VI27-47001-C1
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from V.I. Department of Education in St Thomas, VI. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | V.I. Department of Education |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | St Thomas, VI |
| Form 470 number | 270002793 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 48 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 43 each | 100 Mbps to 5 Gbps | 48 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) seeks qualified service provider(s)/vendor(s) with the knowledge, experience, and expertise to provide Wide Area Network Infrastructure Services and Leased Lit Fiber Internet Access. Please refer to the attached RFP documents for a full scope of work, terms and conditions, and instructions for submitting proposals.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, V.I. Department of Education had $937,366 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation | $937,366 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation | $813,304 | 2 | 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.