470-RCO-2027-INT
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System in Augusta, GA. Providers can bid until Nov 23, 2026.
| Applicant | Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Augusta, GA |
| County | Richmond |
| Form 470 number | 270002604 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 23, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 6 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System is seeking 6 circuits of Leased Lit Fiber with Internet access (one per location) with the minimum capacity starting at 200 Mbps and the maximum capacity of 1 Gbps. Please refer to the attached RFP for specific details of this request and be sure to check www.arcpls.org/rfp.html frequently for any addenda available.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System had $42,983 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Knology Of Georgia, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $8,664 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $8,664 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Knology Of Georgia, Inc. | $6,864 | 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.arcpls.org/
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.