North Academy Internet Service FY 2027
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Intermediate Unit 17 in Williamsport, PA. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Intermediate Unit 17 |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Williamsport, PA |
| County | Bradford |
| Form 470 number | 270003546 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 11 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
We are seeking funding for our early intervention unit located in 21209 Rt 414, Monroeton PA 18832. We are seeking bundled internet and delivery services for the location. Minimum 300 MBPS, maximum 1 GBPS, service. No bulk internet is requested.
Read the applicant's full note
All bids are due no later than 3:00 pm December 11, 2026. Bids are required to clearly state the cost per month, and the up and down delivery speed. If there are any one time costs associated with the installation, these must be clearly stated within the bid. A justification is required for any installation costs and must be justified with required equipment and labor hours clearly outlined.
All bids must clearly state SPIN numbers clearly and any vendor without a SPIN number will be automatically disqualified. All bids must come with a cover sheet detailing contact information from the vendor as well as the referenced 470 number from this request. All bids must be emailed or posted by 3:00 pm December 11, 2026 to [contact in the Form 470] or for bids that are mailed and posted, they must be sent to Blast Intermediate Unit 17, ATTN Maribeth Stetts, 2400 Reach Rd, PO Box 3609 Williamsport 17701.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Intermediate Unit 17 had $20,874 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Zito Media Communications, LLC, PenTeleData Limited Partnership I, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Zito Media Communications, LLC | $10,535 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zito Media Communications, LLC | $3,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | PenTeleData Limited Partnership I | $2,723 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zito Media Communications, LLC | $2,651 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,965 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $3,538 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zito Media Communications, LLC | $3,144 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | PenTeleData Limited Partnership I | $2,723 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zito Media Communications, LLC | $2,651 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $2,100 | 0 | 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.