27- Bristol- 470 (Cat 1)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bristol Public Library in Bristol, VA. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Bristol Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Bristol, VA |
| Form 470 number | 270000394 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please see attached service spec for additional information related to this procurement.Offers including a generic listing of services beyond the scope of this solicitation and/or encyclopedic price lists will be disqualified.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bristol Public Library had $1,620 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $1,620 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi Hotspots Services and Equipment | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $11,382 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $2,040 | 5 | 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.bristol-library.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.