27McIntoshInternet
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An E-Rate Form 470 from McIntosh County Schools in Darien, GA. Providers can bid until Dec 4, 2026.
| Applicant | McIntosh County Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Darien, GA |
| County | Mcintosh County |
| Form 470 number | 270003849 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 4, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The McIntosh 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 theprocess defined in the RFP will be reviewed, and a failure to adhere to these guidelines may be grounds for disqualification. It is theresponsibility of all prospective vendors to monitor the status of this 470 for updates.The deadline for Q&A is 4:00PM eastern 12/4/2026.
The deadline for submission of proposals is 4:00PM eastern 12/10/2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, McIntosh County Schools had $54,422 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Darien Telephone Company, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Darien Telephone Company, Inc. | $37,250 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Darien Telephone Company, Inc. | $17,172 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Darien Telephone Company, Inc. | $36,975 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Darien Telephone Company, Inc. | $17,019 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $10,941 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi Hotspots Services and Equipment | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $6,000 | 2 | 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.mcintosh.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.