# E-Rate #270002891

Nord Country School seeks 1–5 Gbps point-to-point fiber WAN service

**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 26, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002891
**NAICS:** 517311, 517810

Nord Country School is seeking one high-capacity fiber WAN connection between its Chico and Oroville sites.
- **Government buyer:** Nord Country School; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Service requested:** One Category 1 point-to-point Ethernet fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) connection between the school’s Chico and Oroville locations, with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps.
- **Technical requirements:** Layer 2 transport, DOT1Q tagging, and an MTU of at least 1600; wireless service and burstable rates are not accepted or desired. The provider must allow circuit speed increases or decreases during the contract.
- **Site work and pricing:** Extend the connection to the designated MDF and provide necessary cabling and related infrastructure, including conduit and supports. Proposals must state installation and monthly costs and provide pricing for 12-, 36-, and 60-month terms. The Form 470 indicates no installation or initial configuration, while the associated RFP requests MDF extension work and installation pricing.
- **E-rate requirements:** The provider must have a valid SPIN and FCC Registration Number and meet applicable E-rate requirements.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No service-provider vendor or network equipment OEM is named in the opportunity.

### Description

Nord Country School is requesting proposals for Category 1 Wide Area Network services, specifically a point-to-point Ethernet fiber connection between its Chico and Oroville sites. The connection must support Layer 2 transport, DOT1Q tagging, and an MTU of at least 1600; wireless solutions will not be accepted. Proposals should include pricing for 12-, 36-, and 60-month contract options beginning July 1, 2027, and address installation, monthly costs, and the ability to adjust circuit speeds. Proposals are due December 2, 2026, and must be submitted by email as specified in the attached RFP.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002891/112182/22842743-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002891_CERTIFIED.pdf)