AP27-47001-Network Equipment
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Arapahoe Library District in Englewood, CO. Providers can bid until Nov 13, 2026.
| Applicant | Arapahoe Library District |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Englewood, CO |
| County | Arapahoe |
| Form 470 number | 270000837 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 13, 2026 (23 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 12 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Arapahoe Library District seeks competitive proposals for fifty (50) new, enterprise-grade managed network switches. The requested equipment is Cisco Meraki MS150 Series switches or an equivalent solution that provides comparable functionality, performance, management capabilities, and warranty/support options. The District seeks competitive proposals for ten (10) new, enterprise-grade network security appliances that provide integrated router and firewall functionality. The requested equipment is Cisco Meraki MX105 or equivalent. Proposals should include all required hardware, components, licensing, accessories, and support services necessary for implementation and ongoing operation. It is the intent of the District to procure goods or services that may be adjusted for the addition of new sites, relocation of sites, or adjustments to the quantity and/or capacity of service, in accordance with the terms of any resulting contract or service agreement.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 50 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 50 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 10 each | 7 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Arapahoe Library District had $68,232 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from CenturyLink Level 3 Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | CenturyLink Level 3 Communications, LLC | $68,232 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $26,796 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Questivity Inc | $18,202 | 6 | 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.