# E-Rate #270000232

Flex High School Michigan seeks 1 Gbps fiber internet with static public IP addresses

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 270000232
**NAICS:** 517311

Flex High School Michigan is seeking E-Rate bids for a dedicated fiber-optic internet connection at its Flint location.
- **Buyer:** Flex High School Michigan (BEN 17037867), Flint, Michigan; service location: 4945 and 4939 Clio Road.
- **Requested service:** One 1 Gbps fiber-optic internet circuit with a /29 block of static public IPv4 addresses, including five usable addresses.
- **Technical requirements:** The public addresses must be reachable from the internet without routing through a firewall or NAT. Bidders must state whether service is available in the building and identify any required construction and its estimated timeline.
- **Pricing and term options:** Provide pricing for 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms, with two optional one-year renewals. Month-to-month service may also be considered; the expected service start is in 2028.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No internet provider or equipment manufacturer is specified by name in the current Category 1 request. The previous cabling scope, which referenced ICC or equivalent, has been replaced.
- **Line items:** One fiber-optic internet circuit; no part number is specified.

### Description

Flex High School of Michigan is requesting proposals for Category 1 fiber-optic internet access and data transmission service at its Flint, Michigan location. The requested bandwidth is 1 Gbps, with a /29 block of static public IPv4 addresses per circuit; proposals should address 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms, two optional single-year renewals, and month-to-month service options. Bids must include all associated recurring and one-time costs, identify any ineligible charges, and state whether construction is required and its expected duration. Questions are due October 23, 2026, and bids are due November 13, 2026; communications must be by email.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000232/17037867/22745369-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270000232_CERTIFIED.pdf)