27- Botetourt- 470 (Cat 1)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Botetourt County Libraries in Roanoke, VA. Providers can bid until Nov 6, 2026.
| Applicant | Botetourt County Libraries |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Roanoke, VA |
| County | Roanoke City |
| Form 470 number | 270000755 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 6, 2026 (16 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Internet access (Category 1)
BOTETOURT COUNTY LIBRARIES currently receives: - 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps dedicated internet access to Fincastle Branch Library located at 11 Academy Street, Fincastle, VA 24090- 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps dedicated internet access to Eagle Rock Library located at 55 Eagles Nest Drive, Eagle Rock, VA 24085- 1 Gbps x 35 Mbps shared internet access to Blue Ridge Library located at 28 Avery Row, Roanoke, VA 24012The library is requesting proposals for equal or greater service for all three lines.The library does not require symmetrical bandwidth for the Shared Internet Access connection. Please include pricing for static IP addresses and router/modem lease options, as applicable.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 3 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 2048.00 Mbps | 3 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Botetourt County Libraries had $9,864 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Shentel Asset Entity I LLC, Lumos Telephone of Botetourt Inc., Cox Virginia Telcom, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Shentel Asset Entity I LLC | $3,900 | 2 | Nov 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Lumos Telephone of Botetourt Inc. | $3,840 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cox Virginia Telcom, LLC | $2,124 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Networking for Future, Inc | $6,104 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Lumos Telephone of Botetourt Inc. | $3,840 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox Virginia Telcom, LLC | $2,340 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Shentel Asset Entity I LLC | $2,275 | 2 | Nov 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Shentel Asset Entity I LLC | $1,625 | 1 | Nov 30, 2025 |
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.