FY 2027 Form 470
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Palmerton Area School District in Palmerton, PA. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Palmerton Area School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Palmerton, PA |
| County | Carbon |
| Form 470 number | 270003614 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps | 5 |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 3 each | 10 Gbps | 5 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Palmerton Area School District is seeking competitive proposals for 10 Gbps dedicated Internet Access and Data Transmission Services and 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport services beginning July 1, 2027.**Internet Access and Transport**The District requests 10 Gbps dedicated Internet access, including the necessary transport to its central network location at Palmerton Junior High School, 3529 Fireline Road, Palmerton, PA 18071.**Point-to-Point Data Transport**The District requests three dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport circuits connecting its central network location at Palmerton Junior High School to the following locations:1.
Read the applicant's full note
S.S. Palmer Elementary School 298 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.2. Parkside Education Center 4th and Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.3. Towamensing Elementary School 7920 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235.**Proposal Requirements**Proposals must include all monthly recurring charges, nonrecurring charges, installation and activation fees, Ethernet port charges, and any other costs necessary to provide the requested 10 Gbps services.Vendors must separately identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible charges.Proposals should include service-level agreements, implementation timelines, and available contract terms.The District anticipates service commencement on July 1, 2027.All proposals must be submitted electronically to [contact in the Form 470] by the bid submission deadline specified in the Form 470 or accompanying procurement documents.The District will evaluate proposals in accordance with applicable E-Rate requirements and Pennsylvania public school procurement requirements.
Price of E-Rate-eligible services will be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Palmerton Area School District had $74,808 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from PenTeleData Limited Partnership I.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | PenTeleData Limited Partnership I | $74,808 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | PenTeleData Limited Partnership I | $74,808 | 1 | 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.