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An E-Rate Form 470 from Ben Hill County Schools in Fitzgerald, GA. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Ben Hill County Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Fitzgerald, GA |
| County | Ben Hill |
| Form 470 number | 270003638 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 9 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The Ben Hill County School District seeks proposals from qualified providers of commercial, symmetrical fiber Internet service.Please see the posted RFP documents for all relevant details, including communications and response guidelines.All inquiries and responses should be submitted to [contact in the Form 470].
Read the applicant's full note
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. It is the responsibility of all prospective vendors to monitor the status of this 470 for updates.The deadline for Q&A is 4:00PM eastern 12/1/2026.
The deadline for submission of proposals is 4:00PM eastern 12/8/2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Ben Hill County Schools had $333,026 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, Micro Technology Consultants, Inc., Windstream Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $180,614 | 0 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $114,840 | 6 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $19,800 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $17,771 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $129,005 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $114,840 | 6 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $52,748 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $19,800 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $17,804 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.ben-hill.k12.ga.us
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.