Fy27 CAT 1 Internet RFP# 2027 0150 AC
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Salisbury Academy in Salisbury, NC. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Salisbury Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Salisbury, NC |
| County | Rowan County |
| Form 470 number | 270004535 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Salisbury Academy (BEN 29107), 2210 Jake Alexander Blvd. N, Salisbury, NC 28147, seeks bids for Internet Access and Data Transmission service per RFP# 2027_0150_AC (attached). Speed range: minimum 100 Mbps, median 500 Mbps, maximum 1 Gbps.
Read the applicant's full note
Please provide pricing for all three speed options. Installation, activation and initial configuration should be included. If NRC fiber build-out exceeds $10,000, include a 4-year financing option. All fees and taxes must be included; no additional fees may be added after the Form 471 is filed. Bids must include the 470 number, vendor name, SPIN/498 ID, address, email and phone; bids without a valid SPIN will not be considered.
Separate eligible and ineligible costs. Lowest Corresponding Price rule applies. Bids are due 12/10/2026. Email bids to [contact in the Form 470]. Bid evaluation criteria: Price of eligible products/services 30 (primary factor), Vendor Reputation 20, Local Presence and Support 20, Past Relationship with Vendor 15, SPI Invoicing Method 15.
Any award is contingent upon E-Rate funding approval (FCDL) from USAC.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Salisbury Academy had $40,562 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Walser Technology Group, Inc., Hotwire Communications, LTD.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Walser Technology Group, Inc. | $36,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2037 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Hotwire Communications, LTD | $3,240 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Hotwire Communications, LTD | $1,322 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Walser Technology Group, Inc. | $19,190 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Walser Technology Group, Inc. | $9,553 | 0 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Hotwire Communications, LTD | $3,240 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Hotwire Communications, LTD | $1,320 | 0 | 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.