NCS WAN Expansion 2027.28
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Northcoast Childrens Services in Arcata, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Northcoast Childrens Services |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Arcata, CA |
| County | Humboldt |
| Form 470 number | 270003806 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 13 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Northcoast seeks to expand its Wide Area Network to include new Head Start location in Eureka as specified in the RFP.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Northcoast Childrens Services had $77,898 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Pacific Bell Telephone Company, AT&T Enterprises, LLC, Karuk Tribe.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $56,075 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $15,055 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $4,320 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Karuk Tribe | $2,448 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $76,430 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $15,055 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Questivity Inc | $7,939 | 6 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $5,888 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Karuk Tribe | $2,448 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $1,800 | 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.