Ballinger IA 470 2026
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Ballinger INDEP School DIST in Ballinger, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Ballinger INDEP School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Ballinger, TX |
| County | Runnels County |
| Form 470 number | 270003757 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please provide pricing for Leased Lit Fiber, for 1 Gbps Internet Access and circuit, port and transport, to terminate at 802 Conda Avenue, Ballinger, TX, 76821, for a 3 year term (including 2 possible 1 year extensions).
Read the applicant's full note
Please include any taxes, surcharges and fees in your bid.Responses must be submitted electronically to: Joseph Staab, [contact in the Form 470] are due by December 9th, 2026 @ 3:00 P.M. CSTResponses received after this date may be deemed non-responsiveAll Questions must be submitted via E-Mail to [contact in the Form 470], telephone calls will not be accepted and/or responded to.Vendors submitting Generic Template Proposals will not be accepted.
Proposals not meeting the above minimum specifications regarding this specific service request will not be accepted.Proposals with auto renewal, will not be accepted. All vendors must comply with Texas Education Agency Procurement Guidelines
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Ballinger INDEP School DIST had $197,464 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, SkyRider Communications, Inc., FiberLight, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $156,187 | 5 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | SkyRider Communications, Inc. | $23,436 | 4 | Apr 13, 2032 |
| 2026 | Internet access | FiberLight, LLC | $10,701 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | FiberLight, LLC | $7,140 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | SkyRider Communications, Inc. | $23,436 | 4 | Apr 13, 2032 |
| 2025 | Internet access | FiberLight, LLC | $10,701 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | FiberLight, LLC | $7,140 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.