2027 MIB 470 Cherokee Charter
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Cherokee County Public Library in Gaffney, SC. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Cherokee County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Gaffney, SC |
| County | Cherokee |
| Form 470 number | 270004348 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 2 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Management of existing network. This is not for licensing or new equipment. The network includes 1 Palo Alto Firewall, approximately 5 Aruba switches, and approximately 23 Aruba WAPs. Onsite hours are preferred.
Read the applicant's full note
Network includes the following; All questions and bids concerning this 470 should be directed to the person listed as technical contact and should be made ONLY via email. A copy must be sent to the person listed as general contact. All bids should clearly delineate any non E-Rate eligible items. Bids that reference master contracts are preferred to ensure that all purchasing laws/requirements are met.
SPI billing is preferred.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Cherokee County Public Library had $10,920 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Applied Network Consulting Group.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Applied Network Consulting Group | $10,920 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Applied Network Consulting Group | $10,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Applied Network Consulting Group | $5,864 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $490 | 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.