Empower C1 470 FY 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Empower Schools of Alabama in Bessemer, AL. Providers can bid until Nov 19, 2026.
| Applicant | Empower Schools of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bessemer, AL |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Form 470 number | 270002473 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 19, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
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 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Empower Schools of Alabama is seeking competitive proposals for Internet Access services at Empower Community Schools Lower Campus for Funding Year 2027. The applicant anticipates awarding a multi-year contract, with service beginning July 1, 2027.
Read the applicant's full note
Requested bandwidth options, service specifications, pricing requirements, and proposal instructions are detailed in the attached RFP. All quantities are estimates and do not represent a commitment to purchase. Vendors must submit all questions through the designated inquiry link and upload complete proposals through the ShareFile submission link provided in the RFP.
Failure to comply with the RFP's submission requirements may result in disqualification.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Empower Schools of Alabama had $45,079 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from TechnologyLab, LLC, Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | TechnologyLab, LLC | $25,279 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $9,900 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $9,900 | 3 | 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: www.empoweral.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.