BASDCat1WANRebid2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bellefonte Area School DIST in Bellefonte, PA. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Bellefonte Area School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bellefonte, PA |
| County | Centre |
| Form 470 number | 270004171 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 3 each | 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 4 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The District is seeking proposals for Category 1 Wide Area Network (WAN) data transmission services connecting the central hub (High School) to remote school/facility sites (Marion-Walker, Pleasant Gap and Bellefonte Elementaries).
Read the applicant's full note
All detailed specifications, site addresses, technical requirements, SLAs, and submission instructions are detailed in the attached RFP document. Vendors must adhere to all deadlines and guidelines set forth in the attached RFP.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bellefonte Area School DIST had $89,616 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $60,816 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $28,800 | 3 | Jun 29, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | United Datacom Networks, Inc | $263,234 | 7 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | United Datacom Networks, Inc | $181,329 | 7 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $41,616 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $28,800 | 3 | Jun 29, 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.