27 Clinton-Essex C1
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Clinton-Essex BOCES in Plattsburgh, NY. Providers can bid until Nov 12, 2026.
| Applicant | Clinton-Essex BOCES |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY |
| County | Clinton County |
| Form 470 number | 270000294 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 12, 2026 (22 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Clinton-Essex BOCES, is requesting offers for a self-provisioned network with four (4) strands (two [2] pair) be installed with the intention of lighting four (4) strands (two [2] pair) in the first year, or 10 Gbps, scalable to 25 Gbps equivalent for non-fiber Self-Provisioned solutions, and Category One Maintenance and Operations. Please see complete details and specific requirements for submitting a proposal in the associated Form 470 attachment(s).
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Services Provided Over Third-Party Networks | 1 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 2 |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 1 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 2 |
| Internet access | Self-Provisioned Network (Applicant Owned And Operated Network) | 1 each | 2 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Clinton-Essex BOCES had $123,424 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from ComSource, Inc., Firstlight Networks, LLC, Westelcom Network, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ComSource, Inc. | $65,450 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Firstlight Networks, LLC | $25,261 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Firstlight Networks, LLC | $24,533 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Westelcom Network, Inc. | $8,180 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | TVC Albany, Inc | $25,261 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | FirstLight Fiber, Inc. | $24,124 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.