Carmel USD Big Sur WAN Link
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Carmel Unified School District in Carmel, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Carmel Unified School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Carmel, CA |
| County | Monterey |
| Form 470 number | 270003765 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 11 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Applicant seeks proposals for connection between two sites in rural coastal area where fiber is cost-prohibitive. Options include microwave, cable, or satellite Internet service to be used for WAN connectivity via via VLAN. May award more than one service. Please see RFP for additional details on service requirements, critical dates, contact information for questions, and response submission instructions.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Carmel Unified School District had $195,732 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Advance Communications & Consulting, Inc., Pacific Bell Telephone Company, AT&T Enterprises, LLC, California Internet LP.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advance Communications & Consulting, Inc. | $121,014 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $45,175 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $25,283 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | California Internet LP | $4,260 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advance Communications & Consulting, Inc. | $89,515 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $78,849 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Corp. | $51,214 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $45,219 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | California Internet LP | $4,260 | 1 | 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.