Fy27 CAT 1 Internet RFP# 2027 0150 AN1
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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 | 270004538 |
| 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) seeks bids for Internet Access and Data Transmission service at its Upper School location (Annex 1), 316 Depot Street, Salisbury, NC 28144, per RFP# 2027_0150_AN1 (attached).
Read the applicant's full note
Speed range: minimum 100 Mbps, median 500 Mbps, maximum 1 Gbps. 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.