2027 | Lincoln Public Schools | 470 | C2 MIBS
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, RI. Providers can bid until Oct 23, 2026.
| Applicant | Lincoln Public Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lincoln, RI |
| County | Providence County |
| Form 470 number | 270000956 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 23, 2026 (2 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Lincoln Public Schools (BEN 120811) seeks proposals for E-Rate eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for the management of Applicant-owned wireless access points for Funding Year 2027. Please see RFP for all details. Note: this is for managed services for existing equipment. Offerors who provide pricing for equipment only will be disqualified.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 7 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 184 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 184 each | 7 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lincoln Public Schools had $152,652 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Cox Rhode Island Telcom, LLC, CMS Communications, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Cox Rhode Island Telcom, LLC | $105,300 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CMS Communications, Inc. | $29,592 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cox Rhode Island Telcom, LLC | $17,760 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Cox Rhode Island Telcom, LLC | $93,420 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox Rhode Island Telcom, LLC | $17,760 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox Rhode Island Telcom, LLC | $0 | 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)
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.