IU13Consortia470FY2027 - C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from IU 13 Consortia in Lancaster, PA. Providers can bid until Nov 17, 2026.
| Applicant | IU 13 Consortia |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | Lancaster, PA |
| Form 470 number | 270001708 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 17, 2026 (27 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 670 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13) invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide Leased Lit Fiber (Lit Fiber, which may include Optical Wavelength Services), Leased Dark Fiber (Dark Fiber Service), and supporting Network Equipment and Maintenance and Operations to add additional buildings to an existing Wide Area Network (WAN), according to the specifications contained in this Request for Proposal (RFP) # 267-007. This network service will be used by members of the IU13 Wide Area Network Consortium (IU 13 CONSORTIA) as those members exist during the term.All interested vendors must register with IU13 by emailing Steven Frey at [email protected], with subject IU13 WAN RFP 267-007 Registration. Deadline to register is October 28, 2026 - 12:00 PM EDT.Interested vendors must attend a Mandatory Vendor Meeting per the following details: IU13 WAN RFP 267-007 Vendor Meeting via Microsoft Teams October 28, 2026 - 2:00-2:50 PM EDThttps://tinyurl.com/IU13-RFP-267-007If not using Microsoft Teams client, meeting can be joined from a browser; for best results, use Chrome or Firefox.All dates are subject to change at the discretion of IU13. October 21, 2026 RFP released. October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Deadline to Register (see page 2). October 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Mandatory Vendor Meeting (see page 2). November 4, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Site Survey Request Deadline (see page 2). November 9-11, 2026, TBD Site Surveys - Schedule will be sent to registered vendors. November 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST Deadline to submit RFP questions. November 14, 2026, Deadline for IU13 to respond to questions December 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EST Proposals due. March 10, 2027, IU13 Board Meeting - Anticipated Contract Award. July 1, 2027 Start of Services.SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALSIU13 is soliciting proposals for WAN Services. Proposals are due no later than Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The proposal shall be submitted via email to the attention of Steven Frey, Associate Program Director - Collaborative Services, at the following address: [email protected]. The subject line should include the proposal identification as follows: IU13 WAN Services Request for Proposal #267-007. As a courtesy, please copy [email protected] on submission emails. Additionally, one hard copy of all physically embossed notarized documents shall be delivered no later than Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to: Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 1020 New Holland Ave Lancaster, PA 17601 Attn: Steven Frey RFP Response #267-007 ** Clearly legible, stamped notarizations may be included as scanned documents in email submission.Please refer to the attached document 267 007 RFP IU13 WAN Consortium for specific requirements related to this Form 470. Spam and/or robotic bid responses will not be considered.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 59 fiber strands | 25 | |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 59 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 25 |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 59 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 25 |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 59 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 25 |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 734 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 25 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, IU 13 Consortia had $1.8 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 66% E-Rate discount, from Crown Castle Fiber LLC, Netsync Network Solutions, Zayo Group, LLC, Comcast Business Communications and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $293,053 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $180,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2040 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Netsync Network Solutions | $138,104 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $72,708 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $72,708 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $68,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2036 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $59,782 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $53,052 | 5 | Jun 30, 2033 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $51,325 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | FirstLight Fiber, Inc. | $47,410 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | FirstLight Fiber, Inc. | $47,410 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $42,845 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
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.