Internet 2027-28
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Woodward Public Library in Woodward, IA. Providers can bid until Nov 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Woodward Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library |
| Location | Woodward, IA |
| County | Dallas |
| Form 470 number | 270001929 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 10, 2026 (20 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The Woodward Public Library is not seeking a standalone lit fiber circuit nor are they seeking a standalone Internet access only service (with no transport). This library is seeking a bundled Internet Access service (IA and associated transport). This service is to be delivered to the library at [118 S. Main Woodward, IA.The library seeks bids for Internet at the following capacities: 25 Mbps to 2 Gbps. Interested vendors should also provide the following information in their bids: (a) Indicate the type of connectivity (e.g. fiber, coaxial, microwave, etc.); (b). Indicate whether E-Rate C1 eligible bundled firewall is provided; (c). Identify any E-Rate ineligible charges (such as DDoS). Library reserves the right to cancel this request for bids and to reject all related proposals.By submitting a bid on the requested services herein, the vendor certifies its proposed prices are consistent with the FCCs Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) requirements and that its equipment and services are compliant with the FCCs recent Order (FCC 19-121) prohibiting the sale, provision, maintenance, modification, or other support of equipment or services provided or manufactured by Huawei, ZTE, or any other covered company deemed a national security threat.Deadline for vendor proposals is 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the date this Form 470 is posted. We reserve the right to reject late-submitted proposals. Proposals must be e-mailed to the Form 470 contact unless otherwise noted. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 25.00 Mbps to 2048.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Woodward Public Library had $1,440 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Minburn Telecommunications Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Minburn Telecommunications Inc. | $1,440 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Minburn Telecommunications Inc. | $1,200 | 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.