BSMY30 470-Cat1-1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Benilde-St Margaret's School in Minneapolis, MN. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Benilde-St Margaret's School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| County | Hennepin |
| Form 470 number | 270002682 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Mbps to 500 Mbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Services Requested:1. Cable modem service (internet transport and service) - 1 line at 150mbps to 500 mbps down and 10 to 20 mbps up.2. Leased lit fiber with internet service - 1 line - 1 to 5 gbps - please provide contract for 1, 2 and 3 year service with 2 one year renewal options.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Benilde-St Margaret's School had $30,814 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Tekstar Communications, Inc., Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $28,980 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $1,834 | 0 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Heartland Communications LLC | $106,125 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $28,980 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $1,834 | 0 | 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)
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.