470-Richland SD-C2 Firewall
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Richland School District 400 in West Richland, WA. Providers can bid until Oct 26, 2026.
| Applicant | Richland School District 400 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | West Richland, WA |
| County | Benton |
| Form 470 number | 270000664 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 26, 2026 (5 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 25 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The Richland School District #400 is seeking bids and quotes for Category 2 items under the Schools and Libraries Division E-rate Program. Please see the associated document for detailsAll vendors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the posted specifications and instructions. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification, and award may be made to the next most cost-effective proposer. Proposals submitted by email will not be accepted. The Applicant is not responsible for proposals that are not submitted in accordance with the RFP requirements.PROPOSAL DUE DATE: November 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST. In the event that too few bids are received in the 28-day window, applicant may extend that timeline with appropriate vendor noticeDISQUALIFICATION FACTORS Late submission Not SLD compliant Proposal not relevant to Services Requested Proposal includes equipment from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE, Hytera, Hangzhou Hikvision or Dahua, or any of their parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid responses and will be disqualified from consideration
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Richland School District 400 had $333,084 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Ednetics, Inc., Frontier Communications Northwest, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Ednetics, Inc. | $119,361 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Frontier Communications Northwest, Inc. | $105,004 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ednetics, Inc. | $38,841 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ednetics, Inc. | $35,279 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ednetics, Inc. | $34,598 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Interwest Technology Systems, Inc. | $195,542 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Interwest Technology Systems, Inc. | $188,130 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Interwest Technology Systems, Inc. | $125,143 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Ednetics, Inc. | $121,709 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Frontier Communications Northwest, Inc. | $114,070 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Ednetics, Inc. | $42,794 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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)
Applicant website: www.rsd.edu
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.