2027 470 MATER Academy Middle High School
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An E-Rate Form 470 from MATER Academy Middle High School in Hialeah Gardens, FL. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | MATER Academy Middle High School |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Hialeah Gardens, FL |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Form 470 number | 270002833 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each | ||
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 60 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Mater Academy Middle High School is looking for the following services: Internet Access, Fiber or equivalent, WAN/Point to Point (Metro E or equivalent), switched ethernet, or equivalent 1+ gig Fiber, or equivalent, connection from Miami Dade Public Schools to our school, 7901 NW 103rd Street, Hialeah Gardens Fl 33016 - school currently has 1 gig.
Read the applicant's full note
The connection would go from our school to 13135 SW 26th Street, Miami, Fl. 33175.Please provide quotes for fiber or equivalent in addition to whatever other options you can offer within this range. Please include quotes for whatever contract lengths/options you can offer. Please include any installation/configuration and/or special construction/build-out costs as well as quotes for any network components that are necessary to deliver your service that will be billed separately.As per E-Rate rules, all equivalent solutions will be accepted and evaluated.
Vendors - Please include your SPIN and the 470 number with your proposal. Please be advised that the numbers above are approximate. Please list all assumptions used in creating your proposals. The preferred mode of contact is email. The applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries. Please email all bid responses to this 470 Application to both the applicant contact person listed under Contact Information on the 470 Application and the consultant ([contact in the Form 470]).
If a separate proposal is not received from the incumbent service provider, bills from the incumbent service providers may be considered bids for this E-Rate year. All proposals must comply with FCC LCP rules as well as state and local laws. By submitting a bid on the requested services herein, the vendor certifies that its proposed prices are consistent with the FCCs Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) requirements and that its equipment and services are compliant with the FCCs Security Rules Order (FCC 19-121) prohibiting the sale, provision, maintenance, modification, or other support of equipment or services provided or manufactured by Huawei, ZTE Corporation, or any other covered company deemed a national security threat.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
MATER ACADEMY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL is looking for the following network equipment:60 - switches - EX4100-F-48P, or equivalent and all related components, including any software or licenses - No install.6 - UPS - 2200 VA UPS, or equivalent and all related components, including any software or licenses - No install.If applicable, please provide the SKUs or manufacturer part numbers for the products/services listed in your quote.If applicable, please indicate if your organization is an authorized reseller of the equipment you are proposing.If applicable, please indicate if the equipment you are proposing is used equipment.
Read the applicant's full note
If applicable, please indicate if the equipment you are proposing is gray market equipment or equivalent. As per E-Rate rules, all equivalent solutions will be accepted and evaluated. Vendors - Please include your SPIN and the 470 number with your proposal. Please be advised that the numbers above are approximate. Please list all assumptions used in creating your proposals.
The preferred mode of contact is email. The applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries. Please email all bid responses to this 470 Application to both the applicant contact person listed under Contact Information on the 470 Application and the consultant ([contact in the Form 470]). All proposals must comply with FCC LCP rules as well as state and local laws.
By submitting a bid on the requested services herein, the vendor certifies that its proposed prices are consistent with the FCCs Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) requirements and that its equipment and services are compliant with the FCCs Security Rules Order (FCC 19-121) prohibiting the sale, provision, maintenance, modification, or other support of equipment or services provided or manufactured by Huawei, ZTE Corporation, or any other covered company deemed a national security threat.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, MATER Academy Middle High School had $200,388 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Layer 8 Solutions LLC, PC Solutions & Integration, Inc., Comcast Business Communications, BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Layer 8 Solutions LLC | $90,000 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | PC Solutions & Integration, Inc. | $69,228 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $28,200 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $12,960 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Layer 8 Solutions LLC | $71,200 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $28,200 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $12,960 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.