# E-Rate #270003638

2 Gbps Symmetrical Fiber Internet Service for Ben Hill Elementary School

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003638
**NAICS:** 517311

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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