2027 137453 Branson School District R4
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Branson School District R4 in Branson, MO. Providers can bid until Nov 23, 2026.
| Applicant | Branson School District R4 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Branson, MO |
| County | Taney County |
| Form 470 number | 270000935 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 23, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 11 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 35296 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 13 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 13 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 2 each | 7 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 7 each | 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 7 |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 12 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 35296 each | ||
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 7 each | 1 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 7 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 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)
(1) PA5410 Support for 1 year Licensing or equivalent (1) PAN-PA-5410-ATP Threat Prevention for 1 year Licensing or equivalent (5) Extreme 5230 Switches or equivalent(3) Extreme x690 Switches or equivalent(5) Extreme Cloud IQ Site Engine Manage Switches Licensing or equivalent(26) Extreme AP4020 Access Points or equivalent(30) Extreme AP5020 High Capacity Access Points or equivalent(5) Extreme Outdoor Access Points or equivalent(1) Extreme Cloud IQ Manage APs Licensing or equivalent(35000) Extreme NAC Licensing or equivalent(10) SMT- 1500-RM2UC UPS or equivalent(2) SMT-3000-RM2UC UPS 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.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cedar Ridge Primary402 Cedar Ridge DriveBranson, MO 65616-8143Cedar Ridge Elementary396 Cedar Ridge DriveBranson, MO 65616-8142Buchanan Elementary1000 Buchanan RoadBranson, MO 65616-8718Branson Junior High School263 Buccaneer DriverBranson, MO 65616-9502Buchanan Intermediate766 Buchanan RoadBranson, MO 65616-9946Cedar Ridge Intermediate308 Cedar Ridge DriveBranson, MO 65616-8142Branson High School935 Buchanan RoadBranson, MO 65616-9668
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Branson School District R4 had $271,918 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from The Empire District Electric Co., Yellow Dog Networks, Inc., Howard Technology Solutions.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | The Empire District Electric Co. | $109,080 | 1 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Yellow Dog Networks, Inc. | $99,433 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Howard Technology Solutions | $32,205 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | The Empire District Electric Co. | $31,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | The Empire District Electric Co. | $109,080 | 1 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | The Empire District Electric Co. | $31,200 | 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.