2027 120202 Ayer Shirley School District
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Ayer Shirley School District in Ayer, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Ayer Shirley School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Ayer, MA |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Form 470 number | 270000860 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 27 each | 4 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Leased Equipment | 4 | ||
| Network maintenance | Racks | 6 each | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 6 each | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 30 each | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 3 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 8 feet | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 30 each | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 10 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 8 feet | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 27 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 25 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 4 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 6 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 4 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470.
Read the applicant's full note
Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission.The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought.
The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions.The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
(2) Extreme 5520-24X Switches or equivalent with Installation(24) Extreme 4220-48P-4X Switches or equivalent with Installation(1) Extreme 4220-24P-4X Switch or equivalent with Installation(4) Ethernet Cabling or equivalent(3) Shark Firewall or equivalent(10) APC UPS or equivalent(4) Power supplies Related Components or equivalent(4) Cables Related Components or equivalent(6) Fiber optic modules Related Components or equivalent(6) Switch server rack Racks or equivalent(30) 12 month Right-to-Use Subscription Licensing or equivalent for access points and switchesBMIC(3) Shark FirewallMIBSPlease submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470.
Read the applicant's full note
Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission.The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought.
The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions. The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ayer Shirley Regional High School141 Washington StreetAyer, MA 01432-1150Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School1 Hospital RoadAyer, MA 01432-1150Lura A White Elementary34 Lancaster RoadShirley, MA 01464-2412Page Hilltop Elementary115 Washington StreetAyer, MA 01432-1150
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Ayer Shirley School District had $222,649 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from The Ockers Company, CherryRoad Technologies Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | The Ockers Company | $187,144 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $25,537 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $9,968 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $25,537 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $9,968 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $6,199 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
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)
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.