144413-470-MRSD-ERATE-2027-01 Merced River Union Elementary
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Merced River Union ELEM DIST in Winton, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Merced River Union ELEM DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Winton, CA |
| County | Merced |
| Form 470 number | 270003022 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 2 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 4 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Quantities and entities outlined in this Form 470 are approximate. Switches, switch licenses, network equipment to support Category 2 broadband service and/or WiFi access.
Documents and links named in this request: www.time.gov
Read the applicant's full note
Refer to RFP section(s) "Network Equipment" & "APPENDIX 3" in associated RFP document for equipment list and details. Equipment is needed to AUGMENT EXISTING MRSD'S network infrastructure. If proposing alternatives or substitutes, vendors should refer to "APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES FOR FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT ITEMS"" section in the associated RFP for details.
MRSD reserves the right to award all network equipment to one vendor. All equipment included in the vendors proposal must be new and from an authorized reseller of the manufacturers product for which they are quoting. No refurbished or grey-market gear will be accepted. The bid documents must be received by Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at 2:00:00 PM (Pacific) or earlier, in a sealed envelope, identified by bid identifier MRSD E-Rate Year 2027 RFP Bid # MRSD-ERATE-2027-RFP-01, and addressed to Richard Lopez, Superintendent Merced River Union Elementary School District, 4402 W.
Oakdale Road, Winton, CA 95388.. MRSD shall use the official U.S. time that is provided by the website www.time.gov to determine if the submission has met the deadline. NOTE: It is the total responsibility of the Vendor to return bids to MRSD by the required date, time, and place. The MRSD District Office hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
The MRSD District Office is closed weekends and holidays: November 11, 26 and 27, 2026; December 24, 25, and 31, 2026; January 1 and 18, 2027. MRSD cannot receive bids after office hours or when the office is closed. If bids are to be delivered via common carrier or delivery services, vendors are cautioned that express next day am delivery is generally not guaranteed in Winton.
LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED.. BIDS SENT VIA EMAIL, FAX, AND/OR ELECTRONICALLY WILL BE REJECTED. Vendors must read RFP package for details. Please refer to RFP package for submission procedure(s) and details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Merced River Union ELEM DIST had $34,576 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from CVIN, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | CVIN, LLC | $34,576 | 8 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CVIN, LLC | $46,615 | 8 | Jun 30, 2028 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Applicant website: mrsd.us
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.