16050879 - Alliance for Community Empowerment, Inc. 2026 REV2

Additional information to the above request is as follows (quantities & bandwidth are approximate):
Internet Access Speed of Connection: Dedicated Ethernet/Fiber(or equivalent) Speed - up to 1+ GBPS for all eligible locations
Internet Access Speed of Connection: Cable, DSL(or equivalent): Speed - up to 1+ GBPS for all eligible locations
For the following locations: BEN 16054530 Inner City, 1070 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604 BEN 16054532 Lucille Johnson, 816 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 BEN 16054533 Cesar Batalla, 927 Grand Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604 BEN 16054535 Charles Tisdale, 1793-1795 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607 BEN 16054537 Holy Name, 3 Mary Ave/1950 Barnum Ave, Stratford, CT 06614 BEN 16054538 Jamie Hulley, 460 Lafayette St, Bridgeport, CT 06604 BEN 16054545 Trumbull Gardens, 715 Trumbull Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606 BEN 16071075 Stratford South End, 909 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615
Each site require a Dedicated Ethernet/Fiber(or equivalent) and a Cable Modem, DSL(or equivalent) connection.
Preference is for Dedicated Ethernet/Fiber and Cable Modem, DSL(or equivalent) connections to be provided by the same Service Provider.
The Applicant reserves the right to add, remove or amend services and/or locations based upon cost, business needs and budgetary requirements.
Requested services (2 line items): - Category 1 — Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access — Internet Access And Data Transmission Service
State/local procurement requirements: The following items are required to be considered a valid bid:
(1) Initial contact MUST be made VIA EMAIL ONLY (applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries) to the SCHOOL and TECHNICAL CONTACT(s) listed on the Form 470. - Do not call or email the Consultant(s) unless School contact information is not correct. The consultant is NOT evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes.
(2) The email subject line MUST reference the SCHOOL NAME and 470 NUMBER.
(3) All bids MUST contain Form 470 #, a valid SPIN #, Company Name, Contact Information and the specific services/equipment that you are offering/bidding on.
(4) All bids MUST comply with all applicable state and local laws, procurement rules, and contract regulations.
(5) All bids in response to this Form 470 must offer the Service Provider's Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) as described on USACs website.
The Applicant desires the ability to add, remove, or amend services as business needs require, and therefore may consider contracts with flexible terms.
All accepted bids will be subject to E Rate funding approval. Bids may be presented with a month to month/tariff option; a single year option up to a 5 year multi-year option with voluntary extensions. Service Providers are encouraged to make multiple proposals/options. Voluntary contract extensions should be identified within the awarded contract stating duration and number of extensions.
The consultant will NOT be involved in the bid distribution to applicants, evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes. Only contact the consultants if you are having difficulty contacting the school.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260007727/16050879/20660972-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260007727_CERTIFIED.pdf