Florence 2027 470 C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Florence INDEP School District in Florence, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 4, 2026.
| Applicant | Florence INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Florence, TX |
| County | Williamson |
| Form 470 number | 270001279 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 4, 2026 (14 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Line Item 1: Leased Lit Fiber - Internet Access Services. Please see RFP for further details. FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFP located at https://erate.esc12.net/R12/For all of the items/services listed in this Form 470, the following applies: When submitting proposals, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better, and/or more cost-effective. Any request for installation/configuration and Technical support is dependent on the needs of the service requested. Any installation that is eligible for installment payments is requested to be paid out over 4 years.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps | 7 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Florence INDEP School District had $101,661 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Technology for Education, LLC, Brightspeed of Southern Texas, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Technology for Education, LLC | $39,242 | 6 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Southern Texas, Inc. | $32,832 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Southern Texas, Inc. | $17,647 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Southern Texas, Inc. | $11,940 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Southern Texas, Inc. | $32,832 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Southern Texas, Inc. | $17,348 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Southern Texas, Inc. | $11,940 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $7,862 | 4 | 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.