ACC FY2027 Category 1 PARIS
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Ability Connection Colorado, INC. in Denver, CO. Providers can bid until Nov 5, 2026.
| Applicant | Ability Connection Colorado, INC. |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| County | Denver |
| Form 470 number | 270001706 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 5, 2026 (15 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Internet access (Category 1)
This service request is for month-to-month service or multi-year contract for internet services for ABILITY CONNECTION COLORADO, PARIS CENTER Entity Number:17016664, 12001 E 13TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80010-3661 as follows: Internet Access and Services, Cable, DSL, or Lit Fiber Service. Fiber not less than 40 Mbps to 1 Gbps. DSL not less than 40 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up if/where available (capacity dependent on comparable costs/benefit). We will also consider bids for Fiber or Non-Fiber at other speeds if available, economically feasible and the technology meets our present and immediate future needs. Pricing should include costs with and without a managed router. Distinctly include in your proposal your SPIN number, construction or installation costs, the type of connection (Fiber, Copper, DSL, etc.), monthly recurring and non-recurring costs. We also seek bids that include managed Routers: Provision, configuration, and maintenance; managed broadband services: reliable high-speed internet with technical support, Service Updates: Regular updates and upgrades for optimal performance and security. Submit proposals with service details, pricing, estimated taxes, and support plans. Unresponsive bids, spam bids, and robo-bids received that do not meet minimum bid requirements, do not include site or project specific details and/or not responsive to requests will be disqualified.There are no Services Requested For Category 2
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100.00 Mbps to 2048.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Ability Connection Colorado, INC. had $19,964 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from CenturyLink Level 3 Communications, LLC, CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | CenturyLink Level 3 Communications, LLC | $11,442 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $3,078 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $3,009 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $2,435 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink Level 3 Communications, LLC | $11,619 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $3,078 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $3,009 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $2,460 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $1,483 | 3 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $1,003 | 3 | 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)
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.