WAN/Fiber eFY2027
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Henry CO Public School DIST in New Castle, KY. Providers can bid until Oct 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Henry CO Public School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | New Castle, KY |
| County | Henry County |
| Form 470 number | 270001372 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 30, 2026 (9 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 9 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Henry County Public Schools in New Castle, KY is seeking bids for Category 1 WAN/managed fiber services. There are 5 sites (4 remote and the hub). We are requesting bids for 2 Gbps and 10 Gbps at all sites, except at the board annex facility where we are requesting an additional bid for 500 Mbps. Per the RFP. the board annex requires that service can be cancelled at such a time as the Board no longer utilizes or owns the facility without impacting the other terms of the RFP. Please see attached RFP for more specific details and submission timeline.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 5 each | 500.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps | 5 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Henry CO Public School DIST had $62,425 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Step CG, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $29,100 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Step CG, LLC | $23,959 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Step CG, LLC | $9,366 | 7 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $29,100 | 4 | 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.