E-Rate #270003638

2 Gbps Symmetrical Fiber Internet Service for Ben Hill Elementary School

Ben Hill County Schools is seeking a 2 Gbps fiber Internet connection for Ben Hill Elementary School. - Government buyer: Ben Hill County Schools, under the Ben Hill County Board of Education; Fitzgerald, Georgia. No specific purchasing office is identified. - Requested service: One full-duplex, symmetrical 2 Gbps Internet connection from the school to the carrier point of presence, with a /30 static IP block, installation, and initial configuration. - OEMs and vendors: No Internet provider, OEM, or product brand is named. Funding Technology is identified as the contact for questions and proposals, not as the service provider. - Notable requirements: Providers must have a current, valid E-Rate SPIN and applicable FCC registration, provide required E-Rate certifications, and meet E-Verify and licensing requirements. Providers must demonstrate sufficient infrastructure or provide a defined build/lease plan with required financial guarantees. E-Rate-eligible cost is the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. - Term: 36 months, with service requested to begin in 2027. The attachment lists the connection charge, one-time charge, monthly recurring charge, and eligible/ineligible totals as $0.00; these entries do not establish that service will be provided at no cost.

Description

Ben Hill County Schools seeks proposals from qualified providers for commercial, symmetrical fiber Internet service. The request is for Category 1 Internet access and data transmission, with a listed capacity of 2 Gbps. The supporting RFP documents provide response guidelines and additional details; inquiries and proposals are directed to rfp@fundingtechnology.com. The proposal submission deadline is December 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern.

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