27NYPL 470 Lit Fiber
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An E-Rate Form 470 from New York Public Library in New York, NY. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | New York Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | New York, NY |
| County | New York County |
| Form 470 number | 270004072 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 97 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 15 each | 1 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 15 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 128 each | 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 64 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
New York Public Library is seeking bids on (64) DIA Internet lines and (15) Ethernet lines between locations. See attached RFP for details.All proposed solutions should meet all of the requirements specified in the RFP.Bids must be specific to the items being requested in the RFP.All inquiries and bid responses must be directed per the RFP instructions.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, New York Public Library had $2.2 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Crown Castle Fiber LLC, Zayo Group, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $1.1 million | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $292,063 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $62,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $61,068 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $46,907 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $44,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $44,252 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $42,482 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $35,313 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $32,746 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $32,746 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $28,088 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
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.