27BaconWAN
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bacon County School District in Alma, GA. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Bacon County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Alma, GA |
| County | Bacon |
| Form 470 number | 270002573 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 6 each | 10 Gbps | 6 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The Bacon County School District seeks proposals from qualified providers of lit, fiber optic WAN service. The District will not consider bids for dark fiber at this time.
Read the applicant's full note
The district requires 10Gbps for each location as described in the RFP documents attached. Please see these documents for all relevant details, including communications and response guidelines. All inquiries and responses should be submitted to [contact in the Form 470]. Only material questions submitted according to the process defined in the RFP will be reviewed, and a failure to adhere to these guidelines may be grounds for disqualification.
Note that it is the responsibility of all prospective vendors to monitor the status of this 470 for updates and retrieve attachments directly from the E-Rate portal.The deadline for Q&A is 4:00PM eastern 11/21/2026. The deadline for proposals is 4:00PM eastern 12/1/2026
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bacon County School District had $366,571 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Micro Technology Consultants, Inc., Alma Telephone Company, INC., Al-Call Inc. dba AccessATC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $183,766 | 5 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $98,778 | 2 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Alma Telephone Company, INC. | $49,596 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Al-Call Inc. dba AccessATC | $34,431 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Alma Telephone Company, INC. | $51,770 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Al-Call Inc. dba AccessATC | $35,940 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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.bcraiders.com/
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.