# E-Rate #270004644

E-Rate Internet Access and Data Transmission for Lake City Community School

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004644
**NAICS:** 517311, 517919

Hinsdale County School District RE-1 is seeking E-Rate-supported internet connectivity for Lake City Community School in Lake City, Colorado.
- **Government buyer:** Hinsdale County School District RE-1; no sub-agency or specific office is identified.
- **Services requested:** Category One dedicated, symmetrical, unthrottled internet access and data transmission, using leased lit fiber or equivalent high-reliability transport. The service is for one school and should be delivered to its MDF/demarcation point.
  - Three bandwidth options, each quantity 1: 500 Mbps, 750 Mbps, or 1 Gbps, with matching upload and download speeds.
  - Each option must include at least five usable static IPv4 addresses (/29) and native IPv6.
- **Service requirements:** At least 99.9% uptime, 24/7/365 network operations center monitoring and technical support, and a four-hour-or-less repair target for critical outages. Providers should identify carrier-provided customer-premises equipment and handoff interfaces.
- **Optional service:** Basic DDoS mitigation; separately itemize any E-Rate-ineligible security costs.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers, OEMs, or service-provider vendors are named in the materials.
- **Pricing and eligibility:** Separate E-Rate-eligible and ineligible costs. A valid USAC SPIN and compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements are specified.
- **Term:** Funding Year 2027 service is requested. Proposals may price 1-, 3-, or 5-year terms, with up to two optional one-year extensions. Any award depends on E-Rate funding and Board approval.

### Description

Hinsdale County School District RE-1 seeks competitive proposals for E-Rate Category One Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Lake City Community School. Requested service is dedicated, symmetrical connectivity with bandwidth options from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps, including technical requirements such as static IPv4 addresses, IPv6 support, and a 99.9% or higher uptime SLA. Proposals may include 1-, 3-, or 5-year terms and must separately itemize E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs. Proposals are due January 15, 2027, at 3:00 PM MST, and any award is contingent on E-Rate funding and Board of Education approval.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270004644/142413/22933878-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270004644_CERTIFIED.pdf)