2027 Buchanan C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Buchanan County Public Schools in Grundy, VA. Providers can bid until Nov 25, 2026.
| Applicant | Buchanan County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Grundy, VA |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Form 470 number | 270001691 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 25, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 13 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 6 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 12 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 6 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Requesting offers for switches with 5 year licensing and support, fiber modules, and stack cables. No onsite vendor installation or support services are requested. BMIC and MIBS only included to cover the potential categorization by USAC of the requested materials as such. See attachments for complete details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Buchanan County Public Schools had $172,796 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC | $141,396 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC | $31,400 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SHI International Corpo. | $163,084 | 1 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC | $114,996 | 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)
Applicant website: www.bcpsk12.com
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.