FY2027 Internet 470 - East Central ESC
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An E-Rate Form 470 from East Central ESC in New Castle, IN. Providers can bid until Oct 30, 2026.
| Applicant | East Central ESC |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | New Castle, IN |
| County | Henry County |
| Form 470 number | 270001450 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 30, 2026 (9 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 245 |
Internet access (Category 1)
All bidders are encouraged to:1. Read and follow the RFPs carefully2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules.Request for Proposals - Internet AccessEast Central Education Service Center seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services. We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 1+/- Gbps scalable to 5+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants head-end located at located at 2601 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN 47362, beginning July 1, 2027. Please provide laddered pricing in 1+/- Gbps increments in all bids and contracts. .Cost proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. .We will require block /29 (6) IPv4 Static IP addresses. Please provide individual or block pricing for additional addresses to account for potential growth during the term of the contract. You may also provide optional pricing for the technical equivalent number of IPv6 addresses. .Site Visits - No site visits will be scheduled for this project..Questions - Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Patrick Haney, Executive Director, at [email protected], and Ben Burris, Technology Consultant, at [email protected], no later than NOON, on Friday, October 16,2026. Please copy Chastity Hinshaw, E-Rate Consultant, on all correspondence, at [email protected].
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, East Central ESC had $10,080 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Comcast Phone, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Phone, LLC | $10,080 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $13,200 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Phone, LLC | $10,080 | 3 | 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)
Applicant website: www.ecesc.k12.in.us
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.