2027 BCIU 11 Cable Modems Sites
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from BERKS County Intermediate Unit #14 in Reading, PA. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | BERKS County Intermediate Unit #14 |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Reading, PA |
| County | Berks County |
| Form 470 number | 270004190 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 11 each | 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 11 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Berks County Intermediate Unit is seeking an Internet connection (cable modem or higher) at the following 11 locations: BCIU St Daniels: 480 Big Spring Rd, Robesonia, PA 19551 BCIU Nativity: 1501 N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604 BCIU St Peters: 322 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602 BCIU Thomas Ford: 901 Margaret St, Reading, PA 19611 BCIU Holy Cross: 329 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601 BCIU Hamburg: 3570 Old Route 22, Hamburg, PA 19526 BCIU St Luke's: 449 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601 BCIU Highlands: 200 Reading Ave, Lower Level, West Reading, PA 19611 BCIU Prison: 1287 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA 19533 BCIU Immanuel: 99 S Waverly St, Reading, PA 19607 BCIU Helping Harvest: 229 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601Bandwidth: Provide 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 Gbps optionsContract Term: Provide 24-month and 36-month term options, including (1) optional 12-month extensionEffective Date of Contract: July 1st, 2027Timeline: 470 posted date: 11/10/2026.
Read the applicant's full note
Deadline for vendor questions: Monday, 11/30/2026 at 2:00 PM. Replies to vendor questions will be posted by Friday, 12/4/2026 at 2:00 PM. Vendor proposals are due by Tuesday, 1/5/2027 at 2:00 PM.Proposal Requirements: Vendors must have a valid E-Rate SPIN (FCC Form 498 ID) and be in good standing with USAC (not in FCC red-light status).
Vendors must confirm that neither the vendor nor the equipment manufacturers (if applicable) appear on the federal SAM.gov exclusions and the Pennsylvania DGS and L&I debarment lists. Vendors must note any equipment or services that are not E-Rate-eligible. Vendors must provide evidence of liability or other insurance. Generic or spam proposals will not be considered.
Vendor questions and proposals must be emailed to [contact in the Form 470] only. Proposals submitted after the submission deadline will not be considered. Vendor proposals are due by Tuesday, 1/5/2027 at 2:00 PM. Proposals must include all applicable taxes and fees. If the taxes and/or fees are subject to change over time, an estimate of those amounts must be provided.
Proposals must include construction costs to build out the circuit, if applicable.Questions and Proposal Submission:Vendor questions and proposals must be emailed to [contact in the Form 470] only. Please include BCIU Cable Modems in the subject.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, BERKS County Intermediate Unit #14 had $61,843 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Comcast Phone, LLC, Comcast Business Communications, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, PenTeleData Limited Partnership I.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Phone, LLC | $9,672 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $9,060 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Phone, LLC | $5,916 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $5,844 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $5,844 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $2,145 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,979 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,979 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,979 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,979 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,979 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,979 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.