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E-Rate Renewal Target — Virginia Beach Public Library

Details

Description

Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Organization

Virginia Beach Public Library

Application: 260004454

Contact Information

  • Contact Information: No email addresses were found

    Direct contacts extracted from the bid document (verified school/district staff shown in green; third-party consultants marked "verify"):
    No email addresses were found in the bid document. Check the narrative section below for possible contact information.
  • Bid Tracking & Management
    Current Status:
    🔍 Needs Review
    Priority:
    Medium

  • Key information about equipment requirements, technical specifications, and certification needs:
    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
    Renewal takeaway target. Current carrier: Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership). Contract expires 2027-06-30. Service: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access. Bid ahead to win the account for Breezeline.

Source Document

No bid document available for this opportunity

Associated RFP

RFP document(s) the applicant attached to this Form 470 (source: USAC Category One service request).

Product/Service Categories

These categories help sales professionals understand the type of E-rate opportunity and required supplier qualifications.

External Connectivity Connects schools/libraries to the internet
  • internet access
  • broadband
  • leased lit fiber
  • dark fiber
  • network services
  • telecommunications
Internal Networking Equipment within buildings
  • internal connections
  • basic maintenance
  • managed internal
  • network equipment
Sales Tip:

Category 1 opportunities focus on connectivity services that bring internet TO the school/library building. This includes broadband, internet access, and other external connectivity.

Category 2 opportunities deal with equipment and services INSIDE the building, such as routers, switches, and Wi-Fi.

Bid Management
Key Information
  • State VA
  • Category Category 1
  • Breezeline Winnability
    Outside Breezeline footprint
    Outside Breezeline's mapped footprint
  • USA Telecom Partners Match
  • USA Telecom Supplier Partners
    7 Available
    Top E-Rate Cat-1 carriers in VA — win share Share of funded E-Rate Cat‑1 bids won, FY2023–26 (M&A‑normalized). Breezeline shown as our play.
    Shentel/Glo Fiber 15%
    Comcast 14%
    Cox 12%
    Verizon 5%
    Lumos 5%
    GCR Telecommunications, Inc 4%
    Breezeline (Cogeco) Our play 3%
  • Funding Year 2026
  • Prior Contract Value (pre-discount) $480.12
  • Contract Expires / Renewal Window 2027-06-30
  • Status Active
  • Posted Date 2026-08-12
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E-rate Program Information

The E-rate Program is a federal program that helps schools and libraries obtain affordable broadband and telecommunications services. The program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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