FY2027 Bookmobile 470-New Castle-Henry Co PL
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An E-Rate Form 470 from New Castle-Henry CO Pub Lib in New Castle, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 3, 2026.
| Applicant | New Castle-Henry CO Pub Lib |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | New Castle, IN |
| County | Henry |
| Form 470 number | 270001550 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 3, 2026 (13 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for cellular data plans/air cards at sites listed below. The goods and services requested in these documents are part of the E-Rate filings for the New Castle-Henry County Public Library beginning in the 2027 funding year. The vendor must provide their E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) number on proposal in order to be eligible for consideration.SPECIFICATIONSNew Castle-Henry County Public Library reserves the right to adjust quantities to meet the needs of the library. New Castle-Henry County Public Library is seeking Cellular Data Plans/Air Cards for wireless internet service on devices for their library bookmobile and/or mobile outreach programs and key staff. 47 U.S.C. 254(c)(1)(A) requires the Commission, in designating supported services to consider the extent to which services are essential to education, public health, or public safety.New Castle-Henry County Public Library (Bookmobile BEN 16079613): Qty: 3+/-; 25+/-Mbps/50+/-Mbps; Hotspot device(s) to check-in and check-out books for library patrons and to register residents into their system for library cards.PRICING Each proposal shall provide a separate section listing all costs associated with the proposal separated out by Monthly Recurring costs and Maintenance/Insurance costs if they are distinct from the monthly recurring costs. All cost proposals must reflect any available governmental unit discounts. While price will be the most heavily weighted factor in our evaluation of the bids, the library reserves the right to award the proposal to the best-qualified vendor.POINT OF CONTACTAny questions concerning technical requirements must be directed to:Winnie Logan, DirectorEmail: [email protected] due date: November 4, 2026, at 2:00PM (EST)
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Cellular Data Plan/Air Card Service | 3 lines | 25.00 Mbps to 50.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, New Castle-Henry CO Pub Lib had $25,375 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from ENA Services, LLC, Cmn-Rus, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership).
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $14,700 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cmn-Rus, LLC | $9,600 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $715 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $360 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $14,700 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cmn-Rus, LLC | $9,600 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $360 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $287 | 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.