470B Avon Lake City School District CAT2 FY 2027-2028
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Avon Lake City School District in Avon Lake, OH. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Avon Lake City School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Avon Lake, OH |
| County | Lorain |
| Form 470 number | 270004275 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 45000 feet | 5 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Avon Lake City School District (hereinafter referred to as the District) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the installation of new single-mode fiber optic cabling between District buildings, including the replacement of existing fiber infrastructure and the repair or remediation of degraded conduits and pathways, as further detailed in Exhibit A.
Read the applicant's full note
Interested vendors should carefully review Exhibit A for the project scope, locations, and specific technical requirements. The following exhibits are incorporated into the RFP: Exhibit A: General Information and Project Specifications, Exhibit B: As-Built Drawings Avon Lake City School District Fiber Optic Backbone, Exhibit C: Project Photos.
The District reserves the right to select the vendor whose proposal best meets its needs based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Avon Lake City School District had $83,736 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Ahead in the Cloud, LLC, Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ahead in the Cloud, LLC | $60,580 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC | $14,940 | 4 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ahead in the Cloud, LLC | $8,216 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC | $18,120 | 5 | 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.