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Form 470 - GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Description

Category 1: The District is seeking proposals for: Internet Access Please refer to the RFP document(s) attached to this 470 for complete details, specifications, and bidding instructions. Due to the way EPC has been created with the service category questions, please consider information drafted into quantities, fields, and units as an educated guess at a minimum for the issuance of this Form 470 and RFP. All quantities and bandwidths are estimates as solutions proposed by vendors to meet the minimum specifications required and outlined in the RFP Attachment may necessitate differing totals/quantities. All questions, requests for information, and proposals must be submitted by e mail to: Lonny.harper@gscs.org and jolsen@csmcentral.com.The District will not respond to phone calls/requests. Vendor Questions/Request for Information are due: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Questions and Answers will be posted on the EPC Portal through an addendum. Deadline for Submission of Proposals/Bids: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:00 p.m. To ensure that all Service Providers receive the same 470 information, it is required that you download the RFP Attachments directly from USAC's EPC website. Please Follow this Form 470 to receive updates. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.; Service Type: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access

Organization

GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY SCHOOLS

Application: 260001737

Contact Information

Name: Lonny Harper
Email: lonny.harper@gscs.org
Phone: 770-467-4631
Contact Information: Using provided email from USAC database
Direct contacts extracted from the bid document (school staff highlighted):

lonny.harper@gscs.org Primary Contact
USAC Database
Bid Tracking & Management

Status

Priority

Assigned To

Response Date

Current Status:
🔍 Needs Review

Priority:
Medium

Source Document

View Official Bid Document (PDF) Form 470 Certified PDF

This is the official bid document from USAC containing all requirements and specifications.

Product/Service Categories

These categories help sales professionals understand the type of E-rate opportunity and required supplier qualifications.

Category 1

External Connectivity Connects schools/libraries to the internet

internet access
broadband
leased lit fiber
dark fiber
network services
telecommunications

Category 2

Internal Networking Equipment within buildings

internal connections
basic maintenance
managed internal
network equipment

Sales Tip:

Category 1 opportunities focus on connectivity services that bring internet TO the school/library building. This includes broadband, internet access, and other external connectivity.

Category 2 opportunities deal with equipment and services INSIDE the building, such as routers, switches, and Wi-Fi.

Bid Management

Status:

Assigned To:

Priority:

Key Information

Category Category 1
USA Telecom Partners Match
USA Telecom Supplier Partners
4 Available

Networking & Telecommunications

Breezeline
26%

TPx
24%

ViaSat
22%

Nextiva
20%
Funding Year 2026
Deadline 2025-10-23
Status Active
Posted Date 2025-09-29

Application / Bid Document

PDF Bid Document

This form contains all bid requirements and specifications

Open PDF

Generate Email Template Create a pre-filled email for Info@usatelecom.us with opportunity details

E-rate Program Information

The E-rate Program is a federal program that helps schools and libraries obtain affordable broadband and telecommunications services. The program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Useful Resources

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