470 Chula Vista Switches UPS 27RCS

Updated Oct 21, 2026

An E-Rate Form 470 from CHULA Vista ELEM School DIST in CHULA Vista, CA. Providers can bid until Nov 13, 2026.

Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)

This request is for Switches, UPS's and related components. The Cabling that is listed in the drop down menu is not fiber cabling, but power cords and network cables. The estimated number of feet are for these items.When reviewing a bid, vendors should click the Follow button for update notifications. It is the vendors responsibility to check the USAC website for any addendums. Bidders must register on PlanetBids to be able to submit a bid or ask questions. Bidders shall create a Free account with PlanetBids by signing up through Chula Vista Elementary School District (https://www.cvesd.org/departments/business-services/purchasing-warehouse-publications/bids-rfq). Once you have completed account registration, select Bid Opportunities on the PlanetBids website and select Bid Invitation # 26/27-5 Network Hardware E-Rate Year 2027/2028 then select Place eBid. Your completed Bid along with all required documents shall be time stamped on or before the time stated above. Late bids or incomplete bids will not be accepted. Failure to follow the guidance of the associated RFP(s) or similar documents may be grounds for bid dismissal.Quantities and Categories outlined in the Service Request Section of this Form 470 are approximate and may be increased or decreased. The details of equipment and quantities can be located within the attached RFP. The quantities may be increased or decreased based on district needs. Service providers responding to the RFP should clearly identify E-rate Eligible and E-rate Ineligible equipment and pricing.Equivalent Manufacturers and part numbers may be proposed. If a Service Provider chooses to bid another manufacturer than is preferred, please provide supporting documentation per the process noted in the RFP. District reserves the right to cancel the contract if E-Rate Funding is not approved, or if it is not in the best interest of the district. Installation can begin as early as 4/1/27 if USAC is invoiced on, or after, 7/1/27. Service Provider acknowledges that it is following FCC Order FCC 19-121, which bars the use of USF subsidies to fund equipment, components, and services from covered companies, their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries, deemed to be a national security risk.Ability to add new sites during term of the contract. Ability to add new equipment. District prefers SPI Method of E-Rate Reimbursement.The District expects Service Providers to make themselves thoroughly familiar with any rules or regulations regarding the E-rate program. Service Providers are required to be in full compliance with all current requirements and future requirements issued by USAC throughout the contractual period of any contract entered into as a result of this RFP.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.Do not contact district by phone. Contact by email only. See RFP for Dates, Deadlines, Disqualification Factors and Evaluation Criteria.

What they are asking for

Their E-Rate history

In funding year 2026, CHULA Vista ELEM School DIST had $2.2 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Ams.net, Inc., Pacific Bell Telephone Company, AT&T Corp..

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)

All open E-Rate requests

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.