Internet access for Intermediate Unit 17

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270003552, funding year 2027). Intermediate Unit 17, a consortium in PA, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by December 1, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, December 2, 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: Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps, 18 entities) Category 1 details: Please see the attached RFP documentation for this bid. All bids are due by December 17th, 2026 State or local procurement rules: All state and local procurement rules and regulations will be followed for this RFP Eligible entities: 164.