Philipsburg Osceola Area SD-C1-2027-FIBER Internet and Wan
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District in Philipsburg, PA. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Philipsburg, PA |
| County | Clearfield |
| Form 470 number | 270003475 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 4 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 4 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 5 each | 2 Gbps | 4 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
THE SCHOOL IS SEEKING CONTRACTED DEDICATED FIBER INTERNET ACCESS AND FIBER DATA TRANSMISSION SERVICES FOR LEVELS BETWEEN 2GB TO 10GB AS OUTLINED IN ATTACHED RFP DOCUMENT. THE ADDRESSES FOR THE REQUESTED SERVICES ARE INDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED RFP DOCUMENT.
Read the applicant's full note
ALL QUOTES MUST INCLUDE VENDOR SPIN, MONTHLY SERVICES COST, ANY ONE-TlME INSTALLATION, EQUIPMENT, IP ADDRESS COSTS AND ANY APPLICIABLE TAXES AND FESS BY PERCENTAGES AS SEPARATE LINE ITEMS EACH. PLEASE NOTE ITS THE RESPONDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROACTIVELY REVIEW THE EPC SITE AND ADVANEDGESOLUTIONS.COM TO ACQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, CORRECTIONS AND/OR UPDATES RELEVANT TO SERVICES BEING SOUGHT AND CORRESPONDING RFP/QUOTE PROCESSES.
ONLY FULL AND COMPLETE RFP RESPONSES AS OUTLINED WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION BY THE SCHOOL. SPAM, GENERIC AND TELECOM BROKER INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED LEGITIMATE INQUIRIES. THE SCHOOL MAY OPT TO EXERCISE AN OPTION TO EXTEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES. PROPOSALS CONTAINING VOLUNTARY EXTENSIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.
VENDORS ARE TO ADHERE TO SPECIFICS RELATIVE TO THE RFP AS DEFINED. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT QUOTED SERVICE PRICING WILL BE LEVERAGED FOR QUANTITIES OF NEED AS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SCHOOL BEFORE THE FINAL FORM 471 SUBMISSION. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF SPECIFIC AMOUNTS/QUANTITIES OF SERVICES. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE SUBMIT TO [contact in the Form 470] NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 6, 2026 WITH RE: POASD QUESTION ENTERED ON THE SUBJECT LINE.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULES, PROPOSALS THAT INCLUDE EQUIPMENT FROM HUAWEI OR ZTE, WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. SEE RFP REQUEST FOR LIST OF POSSIBLE DISQUALIFICATIONS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY/ALL AND/OR LATE PROPOSALS. RESPONSES MUST BE SENT VIA E-MAIL TO EMAIL ADDRESSES IDENTIFIED IN THE RFP DOCUMENT NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 2027 AT 12PM.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District had $63,731 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $48,671 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $15,060 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $48,327 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $15,060 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.