2027 | Lincoln Public Schools | 470 | C2 Network Refresh
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, RI. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Lincoln Public Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lincoln, RI |
| County | Providence County |
| Form 470 number | 270003463 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 16 feet | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 32 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 6 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 8 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 14 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 4 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 800 feet | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 16 feet | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 8 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 7 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 14 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 32 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 800 feet | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Lincoln Public Schools (BEN 120811) seeks proposals for E-Rate eligible Category Two internal connections equipment and installation for a FY2027 district network upgrade.
Read the applicant's full note
The scope includes two modular core switch chassis with 1/10/25G SFP28 line cards, at Lincoln High School and at the Administration IDF. It also includes four 48-port Class 4 PoE access switches for new IDFs at Lonsdale, Saylesville, Central and Northern Elementary Schools, plus 25G and 10G multimode and single-mode optics.
Four rack-mount UPS units will serve network equipment only. Four new 12-strand hybrid OS2/OM4 fiber runs, approximately 200 feet each, will be installed with enclosures, adapter panels and patch cords. Vendor installation is required for the core switch chassis and line cards and for all fiber cabling components. All other items are delivery only.All manufacturers, makes and models listed in the Form 470 drop-down menus or elsewhere in this posting are listed for reference only and are to be read as or equivalent, regardless of the category of service or service type selected (Internal Connections, Managed Internal Broadband Services, or Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections).
Offerors may propose functionally equivalent equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications. If they do, they must include complete technical specifications and data sheets showing that the equipment is equivalent.Lincoln Public Schools will make a single award for all items, and partial bids will not be accepted. Offerors must use the Pricing Worksheet issued with the RFP.
Each line must show its E-Rate eligible percentage, and any ineligible components must be cost-allocated. A voluntary site visit will be held on 12/02/2026 at 9:00 AM EST at Northern Elementary School. Questions are due by 12/04/2026, and proposals are due by 01/05/2027. Refer to the attached RFP for complete requirements.
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.