FY 2027-28 Category 1 & 2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Marion County Public Library District in Lebanon, KY. Providers can bid until Dec 4, 2026.
| Applicant | Marion County Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Lebanon, KY |
| County | Marion County |
| Form 470 number | 270003864 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 4, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 2 | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
ALL BIDS MUST INCLUDE the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN/Form 498 ID) or the bid will be disqualified. Vendor must have the FY2026 Form 473/SPAC on file or the bid will be disqualified.
Read the applicant's full note
Generic bids for internet access that do not confirm availability at the service delivery address or that do not include specific special construction charges (if applicable) will be considered non-responsive and therefore disqualified.QTY 1 LINE FOR MONTHLY INTERNET AT 201 E Main St, Lebanon KY 40033. Please quote 1 Gbps dedicated internet, fees for 5 static IP addresses, and estimated taxes and other surcharges.
Preferred contract length is 60 months. Service start date is July 1, 2027.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please see the RFP for details
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Marion County Public Library District had $19,893 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Structured, Inc., OrbitLink, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $9,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Structured, Inc. | $3,600 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Structured, Inc. | $3,515 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | OrbitLink, LLC | $2,278 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $1,500 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $9,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Structured, Inc. | $3,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $1,584 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Mobility | $1,010 | 2 | 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.