Internet access for Empower Schools Of Alabama

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270002473, funding year 2027). Empower Schools Of Alabama, a school district in AL, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 18, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 19, 2026. The applicant also issued an RFP, which may set its own deadline on or after that date: read it on the form. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 1, Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access: Internet Access And Data Transmission Service (quantity 1 Each, capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps, 1 entities) Category 1 details: Empower Schools of Alabama is seeking competitive proposals for Internet Access services at Empower Community Schools Lower Campus for Funding Year 2027. The applicant anticipates awarding a multi-year contract, with service beginning July 1, 2027. Requested bandwidth options, service specifications, pricing requirements, and proposal instructions are detailed in the attached RFP. All quantities are estimates and do not represent a commitment to purchase. Vendors must submit all questions through the designated inquiry link and upload complete proposals through the ShareFile submission link provided in the RFP. Failure to comply with the RFP's submission requirements may result in disqualification. Eligible entities: 3.