27- Middle Country- 470 (Cat 1)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Middle Country Central School District in Centereach, NY. Providers can bid until Nov 27, 2026.
| Applicant | Middle Country Central School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Centereach, NY |
| County | Suffolk |
| Form 470 number | 270000965 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 27, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 20 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Middle Country Central School District is requesting pricing for Internet services (3 Gbps minimum) to Dawnwood Middle School. Please see the attachments for specifications and instructions on submitting a proposal.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Middle Country Central School District had $697,841 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Vandis, Inc., PKA Technologies, Inc., Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC, GM Data Communications, Inc and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vandis, Inc. | $354,087 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | PKA Technologies, Inc. | $129,287 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC | $57,600 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | GM Data Communications, Inc | $56,321 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vandis, Inc. | $51,145 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $24,924 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cablevision Lightpath LLC | $15,269 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Optel Business Communication Systems, Inc. | $9,209 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Optel Business Communication Systems, Inc. | $131,499 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | GM Data Communications, Inc | $60,501 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC | $57,600 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | PKA Technologies, Inc. | $33,038 | 4 | Sep 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)
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.