FrenchGulch-WhiskeytownESD470FY2027-C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from French Gulch Elementary School District in French Gulch, CA. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | French Gulch Elementary School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | French Gulch, CA |
| County | Shasta |
| Form 470 number | 270002983 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Important Information: Due to the way EPC has been created with the service category questions, please consider information drafted into quantities, fields, and units as an educated guess at a minimum for the issuance of this Form 470.
Read the applicant's full note
All quantities are estimates as solutions proposed by service providers to meet the minimum specifications required may necessitate differing quantities. French Gulch-Whiskeytown ESD seeks the following specifications for their Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transport Services: Minimum of 200 Mbps scalable to Maximum of 1 Gbps.
The service connection is currently being serviced by Fiber Ethernet and seeks quotes from service providers that best suit the needs of the district. The District also currently utilizes a wireless point-to-point connection through the contracted service provider to reach Shasta County Office of Education (COE). The District is seeking services to be delivered to the following address: 11442 Cline Gulch Rd., French Gulch, CA 96033.
Bidders are to provide pricing at 200 Mbps scalable to 1 Gbps, include an explanation of their service offering(s), and provide rates on single-year contract terms, and three and five-year terms with option to extend (NOT TO EXCEED 5 YEARS). Voluntary extension must be identified within the awarded contract and must be of a specificed number and duration.
The District may consider contracts with flexible terms to allow for growth/reduction in services to accommodate an increase/decrease in the number of sites, users, and/or bandwidth. In the event French Gulch-Whiskeytown ESD enters into an agreement with a new service provider, the cost for additional implementation fees must be included in the quote.
Once awarded, French Gulch-Whiskeytown ESD, the present service provider, and the new service provider would need to collaborate on the timeline of action for the completion of a target date for the cut-over services. In addition, the current service provider will need to agree on month-to-month services while the transition to the new service provider is underway and completed.**Please follow this Form 470 in EPC to receive updates pertaining to the Form 470.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid Proposals and will be disqualified from consideration.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, French Gulch Elementary School District had $12,878 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Shasta County Office Of Education, California Internet LP.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Shasta County Office Of Education | $8,618 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | California Internet LP | $4,260 | 0 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Shasta County Office Of Education | $8,618 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $6,385 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | California Internet LP | $4,260 | 1 | 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.