Fy27 CAT 1 Internet RFP# 2027 0163 AC
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Covenant Christian Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Peabody, MA |
| County | Essex County |
| Form 470 number | 270004136 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 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 | 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
See attached RFP# 2027_0163_AC. Covenant Christian Academy (83 Pine St, Peabody, MA 01960) is seeking bids for Internet access and data transmission service for Funding Year 2027.
Read the applicant's full note
Please provide three speed options in your bid: minimum 500 Mbps, median 500 Mbps, and maximum 1 Gbps. All proposals must be emailed to [contact in the Form 470] and must include the Form 470 number being bid, vendor name, SPIN/498 ID, vendor address, email and phone. Bids are due by 12/07/2026. All fees and taxes must be included in the original quote for fair comparison; no additional fees may be added to the bid or invoice after the Form 471 is filed.
All pricing must comply with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule. Eligible and ineligible products/services must be clearly separated. Contracts are contingent upon E-Rate funding approval (FCDL). If any non-recurring fiber build-out costs exceed $10,000, a 4-year financing agreement is requested with the bid. Bid evaluation criteria: price of eligible products and services 30 points; vendor reputation 20; local presence and support 20; past relationship with vendor 15; SPI invoicing method 15.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Covenant Christian Academy had $38,641 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Balsam Technologies Inc., Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $28,830 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $9,811 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $24,120 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $9,811 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $8,198 | 1 | 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)
Applicant website: covenantchristianacademy.org
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.