27 Bedford PLS 470 (CAT 2)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bedford Public Library in Bedford, VA. Providers can bid until Nov 27, 2026.
| Applicant | Bedford Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Bedford, VA |
| Form 470 number | 270001635 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 27, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 2 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 15 each | 6 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 19 each | 6 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 200 feet | 6 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 2 each | 1 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 6 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 200 feet | 6 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 19 each | 6 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Bedford Public Library is seeking proposals for Category 2 equipment and support.Proposals that include generic, encyclopedic price lists will be considered non-responsive and will not be included in the evaluation.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bedford Public Library had $71,227 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Shentel Asset Entity I LLC, Converged Networks, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Shentel Asset Entity I LLC | $64,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Converged Networks, LLC | $6,427 | 5 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Shentel Asset Entity I LLC | $64,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Converged Networks, LLC | $5,524 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Converged Networks, LLC | $2,999 | 5 | Sep 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)
Applicant website: www.bplsonline.org/
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.