2027 BCIU 450 Penn St Circuit
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from BERKS County Intermediate Unit #14 in Reading, PA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | BERKS County Intermediate Unit #14 |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Reading, PA |
| County | Berks County |
| Form 470 number | 270004060 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 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 | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Berks County Intermediate Unit is seeking Ethernet Dedicated Internet (EDI) service at 450 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602.Bandwidth: Provide 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps options.Contract Term: Provide 36-month and 60-month options, including (2) optional 12-month extensions.Start of Contract Term: July 1st, 2027.Timeline:470 posted date: 11/9/2026.
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.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 proposals must be emailed to [contact in the Form 470] only. Please include BCIU 450 Penn Street in the subject.See RFP document for more information.
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.