# Whitman County Library (WA): month-to-month internet access from First Step Internet, LLC., rebid for FY2027

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Whitman County Library |
| Applicant type | Library System |
| State | WA |
| BEN | 145458 |
| Service | Internet access and data transmission |
| Contract type | Month-to-month (rebid yearly) |
| Incumbent provider | First Step Internet, LLC. |
| Contract ends | 2027-06-30 |
| Annual pre-discount cost | $26,040 |
| Discount | 60% |
| Bids received last time | 1 |
| Status | Pending review |
| Rebid for | FY2027 |

## Why this score
- Month-to-month or tariffed: rebid every year.
- Drew one bid or fewer last time: room for a challenger.
- Core connectivity service.

Source: USAC E-Rate FCC Form 471 funding request (FRN) status data (datahub.usac.org) (https://datahub.usac.org/d/qdmp-ygft). Last refreshed: 2026-10-28T20:50:57.019Z.
From USAC E-Rate FCC Form 471 funding request data. Contract end dates and extension counts are as the applicant reported them; an applicant may still extend, amend or rebid on its own schedule. Contact emails, consultant details and individual providers are excluded. Verify on USAC Open Data and in the applicant's Form 470.