Specifications include, but are not limited to: All solutions can include special construction or one-time E-rate eligible non-recurring costs as well as E-rate eligible recurring circuit costs. Based on the bids and both a short-term and long-term cost effectiveness analysis, Great Falls Public Library will determine which of the solutions is acceptable.; In E-rate terminology, Special construction refers to the upfront, non-recurring costs associated with the installation of new fiber to or between eligible entities. Applicants may seek funding for special construction charges in connection with leased lit fiber, leased dark fiber, and self-provisioning.; Special construction charges eligible for Category One support consist of three components: 1. construction of network facilities; 2. design and engineering; and 3. project management.; The Great Falls Public Library must have internet solution access throughput (upload and download) of at least 100 Mbps with Service Level Agreement (SLA) guarantees to the specified site. The solution must be scalable to 200 Mbps, 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 Gbps. All respondents must be capable of providing telecommunication services under the Universal Service Support Mechanism.; Respondents should provide cost quotes to provide 100 Mbps, 200M, 300M, 500M, and 1G; symmetrical services are preferred. Price quotes are requested for 36-month and 60-month terms of service. Prices should be all inclusive. All-inclusive in this case means, including all special construction or non-recurring costs (NRC) (see description in later section) required by the vendor to commence service and all monthly recurring costs (MRC). No increased pricing will be allowed during the term of the quoted special construction/NRC and MRC rate.
