Lorain FY 27 Cat 1 Fiber
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Lorain City School District in Lorain, OH. Providers can bid until Dec 4, 2026.
| Applicant | Lorain City School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lorain, OH |
| County | Lorain |
| Form 470 number | 270003838 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 4, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 20 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 15 each | 10 Gbps to 50 Gbps | 15 |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 2 fiber strands | 15 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 15 each | 10 Gbps to 50 Gbps | 15 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
LEASED DARK FIBER FOR DISTRICT DATA NETWORK (INCLUDING MAINTENANCE) AND DARK FIBER LIGHTING EQUIPMENT (IF NECESSARAY) AND A COMPARISON TO LEASED LIT FIBER SEE ATTACHED RFP.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lorain City School District had $182,952 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Metropolitan Educational Technology Association, Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $80,280 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $64,512 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $19,080 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $19,080 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $172,844 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $80,280 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $64,512 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Laketec Communications, Inc. | $38,270 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $19,080 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $19,080 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $18,054 | 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.