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RFP # GCPL-2601 | Dedicated Internet Access

Description:

Gwinnett County Public Library (hereafter referred to as GCPL or library) is soliciting formal proposals from qualified vendors (hereafter referred to as Vendor or respondent) for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) service to support library operations at GCPL Headquarters. This request is for a single, business-class, non-shared, guaranteed bandwidth internet circuit delivered to the library’s network demarcation point, with an Ethernet handoff to GCPL equipment.

  • January 9, 2026 – Proposers’ written questions due by 3:00 pm ET
  • January 30, 2026 – Proposals due by 3:00 pm ET

RFP# GCPL-2601 Dedicated Internet Access – Request for Proposal

RFP # GCPL-2602 | Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Description:

Gwinnett County Public Library (hereafter referred to as GCPL or library) is soliciting formal proposals from qualified vendors (hereafter referred to as Vendor or respondent) for the replacement of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems at three GCPL locations. This request is for OEM new Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion N Online UPS 2000VA/1800W 120V Tower/Rack units and matching external lithium-ion battery cabinets at the following sites: Grayson (GRA), Norcoss (NOR), and Snellville (SNE).

The intent of this project is to replace existing lead-acid UOS and battery systems with lithium-ion technology to improve reliability, runtime stability, and lifecycle performance. Vendor will deliver, install, commission, and validate each UPS and external battery cabinet system at the listed locations, and will remove and dispose of existing lead-acid equipment in accordance with applicable regulations.

  • January 9, 2026 – Proposers’ written questions due by 3:00 pm ET
  • January 30, 2026 – Proposals due by 3:00 pm ET

RFP# GCPL-2602 Uninterruptible Power Supplies – Request for Proposal

RFP # GCPL-2603 | Wireless Access Points and Ethernet

Description:

Gwinnett County Public Library (hereafter referred to as “GCPL” or library) is soliciting a formal request for proposal (RFP) from qualified vendors (hereafter referred to as Vendor or respondent) for the replacement of wireless infrastructure as outlined in the following specifications. GCPL is requesting proposals for the deployment of wireless access points (APs) at 1 of our 16 locations.

GCPL currently has a combination of Meraki and Fortinet APs deployed across our locations, and Fortinet APs at the location being replaced. In addition to APs, we are requesting 10 new Cat6A ethernet drops.

Proposals should include a recommended number of APs for each location to ensure sufficient coverage. Vendors are encouraged to provide proposals for deploying Wi-Fi 6 and/or Wi-Fi 6E technology with options for both leasing and owning the equipment. Additionally, proposals may include, as an optional item, managed internal broadband services (MIBS) and basic maintenance of internal connections as part of the solution or as an optional service for ongoing maintenance and support, regardless of whether the equipment is leased or owned. Optional services are not required for responsiveness and will be evaluated separately. Optional items must be priced as distinct lines and clearly identified as E-rate eligible or ineligible.

  • January 9, 2026 – Proposers’ written questions due by 3:00 pm ET
  • January 30, 2026 – Proposals due by 3:00 pm ET

RFP# GCPL-2603 Wireless Access Points and Ethernet – Request for Proposal