# E-Rate #270003622

Hinton School District seeks dedicated 1–5 Gbps broadband and data transmission service

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003622
**NAICS:** 517311, 517810

Hinton Independent School District 161 is seeking dedicated broadband and data transmission service for its schools.
- **Buyer:** Hinton Independent School District 161, Oklahoma; the request identifies Hinton Middle School. The associated funding form also references three eligible entities. No sub-agency or office is specified.
- **Service requested:** Category 1 dedicated internet access and data transmission, with synchronous upload and download speeds. Providers should price 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Gbps, or available increments within that range.
- **Service and pricing requirements:** Identify the delivery method, demarcation address, bandwidth, speeds, and contract term. Separately itemize recurring service charges and installation, configuration, construction, and other applicable costs; identify ineligible costs separately.
- **Provider and service requirements:** Providers must meet Oklahoma Universal Service Fund requirements and submit the signed provider verification. The request also calls for a SPIN, SPI billing, a project timeline, and a service-level agreement.
- **Contract expectations:** Multi-year terms of up to five years with voluntary annual renewals are requested. Include cancellation and renewal protections; service is contingent on E-Rate funding and school board approval.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective service providers are named.

### Description

Hinton Independent School District 161 is seeking bids for broadband internet access and data transmission service, with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Bidders must provide incremental pricing, synchronous dedicated internet access, delivery and bandwidth details, and identify all installation and other applicable costs. An on-site visit is required, and bidders must be eligible to participate in the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund and submit the signed OUSF Provider Verification. The RFP states bids are due December 4, 2026; the structured record separately lists a response deadline of December 2, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003622/139779/22883199-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270003622_CERTIFIED.pdf)