LCPS-FY27-WAN
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Lenoir County Public Schools in Kinston, NC. Providers can bid until Nov 6, 2026.
| Applicant | Lenoir County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Kinston, NC |
| County | Lenoir |
| Form 470 number | 270001670 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 6, 2026 (16 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 20 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Lenoir County Public Schools invites qualified and experienced vendors to submit proposals for the delivery of wide area network (WAN) (Metro-E or equivalent) services to the Applicant. Service is expected to originate at the district hub site located at 2017 West Vernon Ave, Kinston NC 28504 and be delivered to the eligible service locations. The following conditions must be met:1. Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) required2. FCC Registration Number (FCC RN) required3. Service Provider must comply with local, state, and federal requirements including agreement to fully cooperate with audit and ten year documentretention requirements. 4. Service Provider must have current Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) on file with USAC. 5. Contract start and end dates must coincide with the E-rate Funding Year (July 1 through June 30). 6. Vendor shall clearly acknowledge that the contract is contingent upon annual E-rate funding approval. 7. Vendor shall submit a signed and dated contract with their bid (except for tarifed telecommunications services or month-to-month services which do not have a related contract).
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 21 each | 2048.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps | 21 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lenoir County Public Schools had $647,654 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from CenturyLink Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co FKA Embarq, Encore Technology Group LLC, Brightspeed of Eastern North Carolina, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | CenturyLink Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co FKA Embarq | $203,642 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $164,748 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $92,061 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $66,018 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Brightspeed of Eastern North Carolina, LLC | $58,785 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $36,386 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $11,153 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $9,281 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $5,579 | 36 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co FKA Embarq | $203,642 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $87,560 | 36 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Encore Technology Group LLC | $78,503 | 36 | 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: www.lcpsnc.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.