470-2027-140717-ATHENS ISD TX-CAT2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Athens INDEP School District in Athens, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 12, 2026.
| Applicant | Athens INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Athens, TX |
| County | Henderson |
| Form 470 number | 270001945 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 12, 2026 (22 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
BID DEADLINE: 11/17/2026 3PMSEE ATTACHED RFP FOR BID PROPOSAL DETAILS, read complete details.CAT2 - INTERNAL CONNECTIONSEQUIPMENT ONLY / NO INSTALLWIRELESS ACCESS POINTS (WITH MANUFACTURER SUPPORT)NETWORK SWITCHES (WITH MANUFACTURER SUPPORT)BASIC MAINT SERVICESMANUFACTURER SUPPORT LICENSE OPTIONS: ESSENTIAL, PREMIUM, ELITE (NOTE ERATE ELIGIBLE PERCENTAGE) FOR NETWORK SWITCHES AND WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS.1 YR; 3 YR; 5 YR OPTIONSTECHNICAL QUESTIONS: BY EMAIL - ATTENTION: TONY BROOKS [email protected] posted on school website for review: www.athensisd.netSUBMIT PROPOSALS: BY EMAIL -- ATTENTION: TONY BROOKS [email protected] APPLICATION QUESTIONS - CONTACT MACHELLE MCKAY, Erate Consultant 405-830-2200 [email protected]
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 40 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 42 each | 8 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 50 each | 8 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 50 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Athens INDEP School District had $33,600 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Cebridge Telecom TX, LP.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Cebridge Telecom TX, LP | $33,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cebridge Telecom TX, LP | $33,600 | 2 | 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.