2027 Metro Arts C1 & C2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Metropolitan Arts Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Providers can bid until Nov 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Metropolitan Arts Institute |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| County | Maricopa |
| Form 470 number | 270001813 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 9, 2026 (19 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Seeking bids for bundles internet access 1G - 5G.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Do not quote if you cannot guarantee service delivery.* Quotes marked "budgetary" will not be considered.* Vendor pricelists will not be considered.* National Security Supply Chain Restrictions Equipment or services produced or provided by a company that the FCC has designated as a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain are not eligible for E-Rate support. 47 CFR 54.9(a). In addition, participants are prohibited from using E-Rate support to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service, or maintain any covered communications equipment or service previously purchased, rented, leased, or otherwise obtained. 47 CFR 54.10. * List of restricted equipment: https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist.* Contract should provide the ability to upgrade bandwidth without increasing the original term of contract.* Include all costs associated with delivering service including taxes and fees.* SPI Invoicing only.* If selected vendor cannot deliver services as quoted, they agree to pay all legal fees.* Include leased router.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Emailed bids not accepted. Upload all bids to: https://erateprofessionals.app.box.com/f/bfa07f04a69d403095d112c6f5a1f08c
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Managed internal broadband services. See attached RFP for list of hardware.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Emailed bids not accepted. Upload all bids to: https://erateprofessionals.app.box.com/f/bfa07f04a69d403095d112c6f5a1f08c
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps | 1 |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Metropolitan Arts Institute had $19,620 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC, 365 Managed IT, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC | $14,940 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | 365 Managed IT, LLC | $4,680 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | 365 Managed IT, LLC | $15,779 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC | $14,940 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | 365 Managed IT, LLC | $4,320 | 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.