27- BLUE RIDGE- 470 (CAT 1- Bookmobile)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Blue Ridge Regional Library in Martinsville, VA. Providers can bid until Nov 5, 2026.
| Applicant | Blue Ridge Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Martinsville, VA |
| Form 470 number | 270000754 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 5, 2026 (15 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
Internet access (Category 1)
BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY is seeking proposals for service to its bookmobile to provide connectivity while traveling throughout Henry County, Patrick County, and the City of Martinsville Virginia, providing library services to patrons.Proposals that include generic, encyclopedic price lists will be considered non-responsive and will not be included in the evaluation.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Cellular Data Plan/Air Card Service | 1 lines | 5.00 Mbps to 500.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Blue Ridge Regional Library had $41,850 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from City of Martinsville, Questivity Inc, Kajeet, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | City of Martinsville | $38,400 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Questivity Inc | $3,151 | 2 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Kajeet, Inc. | $299 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | City of Martinsville | $38,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Orion Network Solutions LLC | $7,013 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Kajeet, Inc. | $299 | 4 | 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)
Applicant website: www.brrl.lib.va.us/index.php
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.