27- Middle Country- 470 (Cat 2)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Middle Country Central School District in Centereach, NY. Providers can bid until Nov 27, 2026.
| Applicant | Middle Country Central School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Centereach, NY |
| County | Suffolk |
| Form 470 number | 270000874 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 27, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 20 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 3045 each | 20 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3045 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 130 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 130 each | 20 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 2 each | 20 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 8 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 8 each | 20 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Middle Country Central School District is seeking pricing for UPS units and Licenses/Software for existing equipment. Vendors should refer to the attached service specification for details regarding the requested services and instructions on submitting a proposal.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Middle Country Central School District had $697,841 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Vandis, Inc., PKA Technologies, Inc., Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC, GM Data Communications, Inc and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vandis, Inc. | $354,087 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | PKA Technologies, Inc. | $129,287 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC | $57,600 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | GM Data Communications, Inc | $56,321 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vandis, Inc. | $51,145 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $24,924 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cablevision Lightpath LLC | $15,269 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Optel Business Communication Systems, Inc. | $9,209 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Optel Business Communication Systems, Inc. | $131,499 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | GM Data Communications, Inc | $60,501 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Lightower Fiber Networks II, LLC | $57,600 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | PKA Technologies, Inc. | $33,038 | 4 | Sep 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.