2027 Johnston Co Schools WAN
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Johnston County Schools in Smithfield, NC. Providers can bid until Nov 6, 2026.
| Applicant | Johnston County Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Smithfield, NC |
| County | Johnston |
| Form 470 number | 270000309 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 6, 2026 (16 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 53 |
Internet access (Category 1)
See RFP for details. Service requests above do not have an option for 20 Gbps. We had to chose 10 Gbps for the head end request even though we need 2 (two) 20 Gbps.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 54 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 54 |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 2 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps | 54 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Johnston County Schools had $1.5 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Encore Technology Group LLC, IntellaPlex, LLC, Applied Network Consulting Group.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $653,371 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | IntellaPlex, LLC | $607,200 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Applied Network Consulting Group | $116,940 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $81,340 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $31,341 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $26,673 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $7,400 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | IntellaPlex, LLC | $595,440 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | IntellaPlex, LLC | $571,920 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Internetwork Services, Inc. | $252,944 | 36 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Internetwork Services, Inc. | $87,049 | 36 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Internetwork Services, Inc. | $84,253 | 36 | 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.johnston.k12.nc.us/
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.