# E-Rate #270001217

Outside-plant fiber maintenance, repair, and pole-transfer services

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001217
**NAICS:** 237130

Escambia County School District is seeking outside-plant fiber maintenance, repair, and pole-transfer services for its district network.
- **Government buyer:** School District of Escambia County, Florida; Procurement Department.
- **Requested services:** Category One maintenance and operations for outside-plant fiber supporting data transmission and internet access. The service request lists one service unit and coverage for 30 entities, with a capacity range of 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps.
  - Maintain approximately 62 route miles of district-owned fiber: 36 aerial miles and 26 buried miles.
  - Inspect the full route twice yearly, document findings and recommended remedies, and perform routine or emergency repairs as needed on a time-and-materials basis.
  - Provide 24/7 emergency coverage and respond within four hours.
  - Coordinate and complete aerial fiber pole transfers, including make-ready, through NJUNS; document work and close out tickets. Transfers required because of contractor or subcontractor error must be completed at no cost.
- **Notable requirements and exclusions:** Inside-plant work and Sunshine 811 / Florida One Call locating services are excluded. Respondents must be USAC-approved or have a Service Provider Identification Number application in good standing by proposal evaluation.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service providers are named in the solicitation. NJUNS, USAC, Sunshine 811, and Florida One Call are referenced in connection with coordination, eligibility, or exclusions.
- **Products and part numbers:** No equipment products or part numbers are specified.

### Description

The School District of Escambia County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms approved by USAC to provide E-rate goods and services. The requested service is Category One maintenance and operations for data transmission and/or internet access, involving outside plant fiber maintenance and repair. The Form 470 lists a minimum capacity of 10 Gbps and a maximum capacity of 100 Gbps, serving 30 entities. Responders must follow the attached RFP and District procurement instructions; proposals may be submitted sealed or electronically through BidNetDirect.com/florida.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001217/127641/22834695-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001217_CERTIFIED.pdf)