CSOM 2027 C1 Int
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from City of Somerville in Somerville, MA. Providers can bid until Oct 29, 2026.
| Applicant | City of Somerville |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Somerville, MA |
| County | Middlesex |
| Form 470 number | 270000612 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 29, 2026 (8 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 12 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Requesting proposals for broadband internet access. Requesting proposals for leased on-premise router. Provide incremental pricing for bandwidth options from 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps. See RFP for further details.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 1 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, City of Somerville had $158,364 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from ePlus Technology, Inc., Blue Spruce Technologies, Inc, Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ePlus Technology, Inc. | $82,342 | 1 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Blue Spruce Technologies, Inc | $51,734 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $24,288 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $24,288 | 4 | 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.