470 South Bay Misc Network Equip 27RCS
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An E-Rate Form 470 from South Bay UN ELEM School DIST in Imperial Beach, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | South Bay UN ELEM School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Imperial Beach, CA |
| County | San Diego |
| Form 470 number | 270000608 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 15 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 35 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 12 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 35 each | 12 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
This request is for Miscellaneous Network Equipment.
Read the applicant's full note
The UPS batteries are listed under both Uninterruptable Power Supply and the Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components in the drop down menus above.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. RFQ and Addendums will also be posted on the district webpage for Purchasing, RFP's and Bids: sbusd.orgFailure 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 RFQ. 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 RFQ. 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.
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 RFQ.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 RFQ for Dates, Deadlines Disqualification Factors and Evaluation Criteria.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, South Bay UN ELEM School DIST had $99,885 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Cox California Telcom, LLC, Ams.net, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Cox California Telcom, LLC | $89,430 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ams.net, Inc. | $10,455 | 8 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox California Telcom, LLC | $55,121 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ams.net, Inc. | $24,573 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $22,345 | 2 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox California Telcom, LLC | $22,114 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $11,484 | 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.