Empower Schools of Alabama is seeking competitive proposals for Internet Access services at Empower Community Schools Lower Campus for Funding Year 2027. The applicant anticipates awarding a multi-year contract, with service beginning July 1, 2027. Requested bandwidth options, service specifications, pricing requirements, and proposal instructions are detailed in the attached RFP. All quantities are estimates and do not represent a commitment to purchase. Vendors must submit all questions through the designated inquiry link and upload complete proposals through the ShareFile submission link provided in the RFP. Failure to comply with the RFP's submission requirements may result in disqualification.

1. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Internet Access and Data Transmission Service — quantity 1 Each for 1 entity; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002473/17052184/22795210-Empower%20RFP%20C1%20FY2027.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22)

Billed entity: Empower Schools of Alabama Billed Entity Number (BEN): 17052184 FCC Registration Number: 0031822380 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 3 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Lydia Hooge · 225-936-3117 · [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING ASSOCIATES · CRN 17011185 · 225-283-4822 Ext. 102 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002473/17052184/22795453-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002473_CERTIFIED.pdf