2027 120395 Chelmsford Public School District
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Chelmsford Public School District in Chelmsford, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Chelmsford Public School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Chelmsford, MA |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Form 470 number | 270000952 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 675 each | 8 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 8 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 100 each | 8 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 58 each | 8 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 2 each | 8 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 90 each | 8 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 90 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Leased Equipment | 8 | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 63 each | 8 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 100 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 8 each | 10 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 8 |
| Network maintenance | Caching | 2 each | 8 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 30 each | 8 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Seeking 3YR or 5YR term- 16Gb Managed Secure internet bundle with Basic Firewall and Leased Lit Fiber bundle - (via 10Gbps,5Gbps and 1Gbps Dedicated Fiber internet) with Basic Firewall (Palo-Alto PA525 0 or equivalent) Linewize CF or equivalent,management and support.-----------------------------------------------------Business/Ethernet dedicated internet 230 North Road 10/100Mbps or higher-----------------------------------------------------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)
Please see BMIC existing equipment list, MIBS and BOM.Please submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470. Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission.
Read the applicant's full note
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.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Charles P.
Harrington Elem School120 Richardson RdN Chelmsford, MA 01863-2300McCarthy Middle School250 North RdChelmsford, MA 01824-1409Parker, Col Moses Jr Middle School75 Graniteville RdChelmsford, MA 01824-1259The Center School84 Billerica RdChelmsford, MA 01824-2321South Row Elementary School250 Boston RdChelmsford, MA 01824-4868 Chelmsford High School200 Richardson RdN Chelmsford, MA 01863-2337Byam Elementary School25 Maple RdChelmsford, MA 01824-3738
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Chelmsford Public School District had $146,466 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Whalley Computer Associates, Inc., Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. | $138,919 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $7,547 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | The Ockers Company | $150,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. | $138,919 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $7,547 | 1 | 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)
Applicant website: www.chelmsford.k12.ma.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.