Category 1 Internet Access
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Franklin Academy - Palm Beach Gardens Campus in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Franklin Academy - Palm Beach Gardens Campus |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| County | Palm Beach |
| Form 470 number | 270004158 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 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 2 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Scope of Work: Fiber Internet AccessThe school is seeking to provide fiber internet access at a minimum speed of 1 Gig. It is seeking a multiyear contract for a minimum of 3 years.
Read the applicant's full note
Current service is provided by NITEL , LLC.Location: 5651 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418Special Conditions: Service Provider SHALL AGREE to, on their proposal, and added to any Master Service Agreement USAC Method of Reimbursement to be Utilized Service Provider Invoice (Form 474) Contract End Date: June 30, 2030 or June 30, 2032o Depends on contract length accepted by the school Commencement Date for Services: July 1, 2027 Estimated Eligible taxes and Surcharges must be identified on the submitted proposal Estimated Ineligible taxes and Surcharges must be identified on the submitted proposal Bandwidth may be increased at the start of a new funding year to the quoted bandwidth on the Form 470, at the rates quoted or lower.
Quoted amounts are the Lowest corresponding price available No Early Termination Charges will be charged, if the application is not approved by USACo Contract can be terminated at the start of a new funding year without penalty: i.e. Year 2 of a 3 year contract can be cancelled if not approved by USAC School will be responsible for Year 1REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for SUBMISSION PDF of PROPOSAL Proof of SPIN Number Proof of Annual Certification Form (Form 473) Return of the RFP Excel document in excel formato Agreement to Special Conditions listed on the RFP Excel documentSUBMISSION OF ALL DOCUMENT MUST BE MADE BY EMAIL ONLY TO:Jim [contact in the Form 470] [contact in the Form 470] THE SUBJECT LINE: CAT 1 FRANKLIN ACADEMY PALM BEACH GARDENS CAMPUS?????
QUESTIONS ?????All questions MUST be submitted via email only and will be responded to on the USAC portal as an addendum to the Form 470. Questions MUST be submitted at least 10 Days prior to the Allowable Contract Date.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Franklin Academy - Palm Beach Gardens Campus had $223,442 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Itetech, Inc., Network Innovations, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Itetech, Inc. | $163,391 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Network Innovations, LLC | $34,545 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Itetech, Inc. | $14,985 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Itetech, Inc. | $10,520 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Network Innovations, LLC | $34,545 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Itetech, Inc. | $23,444 | 2 | Sep 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.