2027 Network Equipment Upgrades
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Los Angeles Unified School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Form 470 number | 270001745 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1043 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 330 feet | 110 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 14314 each | 110 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 220 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Racks | 220 each | 110 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 110 | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 6088 each | 110 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 860 each | 110 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 110 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 110 each | 110 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 860 each | 110 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 110 each | 110 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 14314 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 110 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 330 feet | 110 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6088 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
This 470/IFB is to provide network equipment and related services at 110 sites. The quantities listed on this FCC Form 470 are best estimates. Refer to IFB for bid requirements and technical specifications.
Read the applicant's full note
Please review all IFB documents for detailed information on services being sought as well as all bidding requirements including minimum submittal requirements and disqualification factors. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.With this procurement LAUSD is primarily seeking internal connections equipment and services.
However, LAUSD is also posting in the categories of managed internal broadband services and basic maintenance of internal connections in the event USAC and the awarded service provider(s) determine there is cross-over in the categories of service.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Los Angeles Unified School District had $78.7 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from AT&T Corp., Vector Resources, Inc., ConvergeOne, Inc., AAA Network Solutions, Inc. and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Corp. | $31.6 million | 3 | Mar 14, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Resources, Inc. | $14.4 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $12.1 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $10.8 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $6.4 million | 3 | Nov 10, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $2.0 million | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $308,499 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $286,036 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $222,642 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AAA Network Solutions, Inc. | $207,851 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $141,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $96,080 | 2 | Feb 13, 2028 |
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.