2027-28 Fiber Lease
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Leslie County School District in HYDEN, KY. Providers can bid until Oct 27, 2026.
| Applicant | Leslie County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | HYDEN, KY |
| County | Leslie |
| Form 470 number | 270000778 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 27, 2026 (6 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The school district is seeking a minimum 10GB data connection between Leslie County High School and each of the following locations:Hayes Lewis ElementaryMountain View ElementaryStinnett ElementaryWB Muncy ElementaryLeslie County Bus Garage1. In total, we would require 5 10GB circuits to service these 6 eligible locations. 2. Leslie County Schools intends to award a five-year contract, with service beginning on July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2026.3. If terms are agreeable to both Leslie County Schools and the awardee, this contract would be eligible to be extended for another 5 years.4. Leslie County High School will serve as the central point for the network.5. Termination and hand-off will be located in the main server room of each building.6. Any one-time installation costs shall be amortized over the life of the contract and included in the monthly cost.7. An uptime guarantee of 99% shall be provided on a 24x7 basis average over each seven day period.8. The circuit shall be capable of carrying multiple data services such as computer networks, voice over IP, digital video.9. Once the contract is awarded and E-Rate funding is approved, Leslie County Schools expects for the services to begin July 1, 2027.10. The service provider shall have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) on file with the SLD and shall provide this number with their response.11. In the event of loss of communication to the site, repairs shall start within 4 hours of the service outage, with exception for those agreed upon in the final negotiated contract between Leslie County Schools and the service provider.12. Pricing should be reflected on a per-connection basis. In the unfortunate event of a school closure, Leslie County School District would remove that connection from the contract should a facility cease to be used. 13. Proposals must be received by 11-15-2026.14. Responses need to be sent to the following email address: [email protected]
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 5 each | 10240.00 Mbps | 6 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Leslie County School District had $107,112 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Lesile County Telephone Company, Step CG, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Lesile County Telephone Company | $84,240 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Step CG, LLC | $22,872 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Lesile County Telephone Company | $84,240 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Step CG, LLC | $4,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.