2027 129244 Benton Carroll Salem School District
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Benton Carroll Salem School District in Oak Harbor, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 23, 2026.
| Applicant | Benton Carroll Salem School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Oak Harbor, OH |
| County | Ottawa County |
| Form 470 number | 270000865 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 23, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 3300 feet | 2 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 2 each | 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 2 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 50 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 50 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 20 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 10 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 5 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Racks | 5 each | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 20 each | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 3300 feet | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
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.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
(10) Aruba Switches or equivalent (300) Cat6 Patch Cables(20) Aruba Transceivers or equivalent(20) Cisco Meraki Access Points or equivalent(10) APC UPS or equivalent(20) Aruba Central Licensing or equivalent(3000 Feet) Fiber Optic/Ethernet Cabling(5) APC Racks or equivalent-------------------------------------------------------------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.-------------------------------------------------------------Oak Harbor High School11661 W State Route 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449-1278 R C Waters Elementary School220 E Ottawa StOak Harbor, OH 43449-1458
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Benton Carroll Salem School District had $143,463 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Northern Ohio Education Computer Association, Amplex Electric, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Northern Ohio Education Computer Association | $79,370 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Northern Ohio Education Computer Association | $54,840 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Amplex Electric, Inc. | $9,253 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Northern Ohio Education Computer Association | $116,155 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Northern Ohio Education Computer Association | $54,840 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Amplex Electric, Inc. | $15,371 | 3 | Sep 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.