2027 470 Christ School
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Christ School in Arden, NC. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Christ School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Arden, NC |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Form 470 number | 270002279 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 50 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 9 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Racks | 9 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 9 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 504 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 504 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 50 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Entity locationChrist School 500 Christ School Road Arden, NC 28704------------------Seeking pricing solutions for the following: (50) Access Points- Aruba AP-615 US Campus or equivalent. (5) Switches- Aruba CX6100 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 740W or equivalent.
Read the applicant's full note
(3) Switches- CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ 370W Switch or equivalent. (1) Switches- CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch. (6) Related Components- Aruba J9150D Transceiver or equivalent. (22) Related Components- Aruba J4858D-FCD Transceiver or equivalent. (4) Related Components- Aruba J9151E Transceiver or equivalent. (4) Related Components- C/LC MULTIMODE DUPLEX OM3 10G 50/125 FIBER OPTIC CABLE or equivalent.
(450) Related Components- CAT6 BENDNFLEX ULTRA-THIN SNAGLESS PATCH CABLE 550MHZ or equivalent. (7) Racks- APC Racks compatible with SMC1500-2UC - APC Smart-UPS C, Line Interactive, 1440VA, Rackmount 2U or equivalent. (2) Racks- APC Racks compatible with SCL500RM1U - APC Smart-UPS, Line Interactive, 500VA, Lithium-ion, Rackmount or equivalent.
(9) Related Components- 1U Cable Pass-Thru w/ Brush Strip Black or equivalent.------------------BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSPlease 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.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.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Christ School had $66,896 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Questivity Inc, Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Questivity Inc | $53,936 | 6 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $12,960 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $11,988 | 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.