FYE-2028 Cat1
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Laurel County Public Library in London, KY. Providers can bid until Dec 4, 2026.
| Applicant | Laurel County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | London, KY |
| County | Laurel |
| Form 470 number | 270003842 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 4, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 200 Mbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Cellular Data Plan/Air Card Service | 2 lines | 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 2 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
ALL BIDS MUST INCLUDE the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN/Form 498 ID) or the bid will be disqualified. Vendor must have the FY2026 Form 473/SPAC on file, or the bid will be disqualified.
Read the applicant's full note
Generic bids for internet access that do not confirm availability at the service delivery address or that do not include specific special construction charges (if applicable) will be considered non-responsive and therefore disqualified.QTY 1 LINE FOR MONTHLY INTERNET AT 120 COLLEGE PARK DR, LONDON, KY 40741. Please quote 1 gigabit to 5 gigabit dedicated fiber internet, a block of 32 public static IP addresses, and estimated taxes and other surcharges.
Preferred contract length is 60 months. Service start date is July 1, 2027.QTY 1 LINE FOR MONTHLY INTERNET AT 120 COLLEGE PARK DR, LONDON, KY 40741. Please quote 200 Mbps dedicated fiber internet and estimated taxes and other surcharges. Preferred contract length is 60 months. Service start date is July 1, 2027.QTY 2 LINE FOR INTERNET SERVICE FOR LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE.
Please see RFP document for details of this request. Service start date is July 1, 2027.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Laurel County Public Library had $8,088 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Windstream Communications, LLC, Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership).
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $7,127 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $960 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $13,899 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $7,127 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $2,400 | 3 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $1,439 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $960 | 3 | 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.