470-2027-140658-SIMMS ISD TX-CAT2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from SIMMS INDEP School District in SIMMS, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | SIMMS INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | SIMMS, TX |
| County | Bowie |
| Form 470 number | 270004243 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 8 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 35 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 6 | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 35 each | 6 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
BID DEADLINE: 12/15/2026 3PMSEE ATTACHED RFP FOR BID PROPOSAL DETAILS, read complete details.**SITE VISIT IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALL & CONFIGS ** BY APPTCAT2 - **please note - NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ERATE DISCOUNTS FOR NIF BUILDINGS, as noted on RFPINTERNAL CONNECTIONS = WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS, NETWORK SWITCHES, WITH LICENSING. notes: WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS - CONFIG ONLY; NETWORK SWITCHES - INSTALL AND CONFIG SERVICES.LICENSES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT - REQUESTING 3 YEAR TO BE CO-TERM WITH EXISTING EQUIPMENT.BASIC MAINT - MANUF SUPPORT FOR HP AP-515 ACCESS POINTSMIBS - LICENSES FOR WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS & SUPPORTTECHNICAL QUESTIONS & SITE VISIT CONTACT: MISTY ROBERTS [contact in the Form 470] QUESTIONS & RESPONSES posted on school website for review: www.simmsisd.netSUBMIT PROPOSALS: BY EMAIL -- MISTY ROBERTS [contact in the Form 470] APPLICATION QUESTIONS - CONTACT MACHELLE MCKAY, Erate Consultant [contact in the Form 470] [contact in the Form 470]
Documents and links named in this request: www.simmsisd.netsubmit
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, SIMMS INDEP School District had $9,225 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Windstream Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $9,225 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Longview Rapid Communications Inc. | $20,969 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $8,664 | 2 | Jun 30, 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.