CPRL Bookmobile CAT 1 FY27-28
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Craven-Pamlico RG Lib in New Bern, NC. Providers can bid until Nov 11, 2026.
| Applicant | Craven-Pamlico RG Lib |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | New Bern, NC |
| County | Craven |
| Form 470 number | 270001991 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 11, 2026 (21 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Craven-Pamlico Regional Library is seeking cellular data service for a mobile hotspot device installed on the librarys bookmobile, which serves patrons at scheduled stops throughout Craven and Pamlico Counties. The librarys bookmobile is a branch outlet of the library that brings collections, programs, and public internet access to patrons in Craven and Pamlico Counties in North Carolina. It makes scheduled stops each week at senior centers, community sites, and rural crossroads.Service is for on-board patron and staff use only; devices will not be loaned to patrons. Bidders should describe coverage along the bookmobiles service routes, data limits and throttling policies, and monthly per-line pricing. Equipment may be included if necessary for the service to function.Because the bookmobile moves, a wired connection is not possible. Cellular data is the only practical way to provide internet access on board. Service will be used only on the bookmobile, by patrons and staff at bookmobile stops and for library operations such as circulation and patron registration. Devices will not be loaned to patrons or used off the vehicle.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Cellular Data Plan/Air Card Service | 1 lines | 100.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps | 5 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Craven-Pamlico RG Lib had $92,073 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Encore Technology Group LLC, Brightspeed of Eastern North Carolina, LLC, MCNC, Applied Network Consulting Group.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $35,846 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Eastern North Carolina, LLC | $27,096 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $11,779 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCNC | $9,540 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Encore Technology Group LLC | $6,085 | 36 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Applied Network Consulting Group | $1,727 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Connect Parent Corporation | $27,096 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $25,795 | 36 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | MCNC | $9,540 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Encore Technology Group LLC | $5,820 | 36 | 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)
Applicant website: mycprl.org
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.