AssabetValley-C1C2-FY27
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Assabet Valley REG VOC District in Marlborough, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Assabet Valley REG VOC District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Marlborough, MA |
| County | Worcester |
| Form 470 number | 270004248 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 5 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 10 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 5 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 10 each | 1 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 2 each | 500 Mbps to 5 Gbps | 1 |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 5 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
ALL QUESTIONS/BIDS SHOULD BE COPIED TO [contact in the Form 470]!Currently has 2 lines, 940/880MB shared fiber for school district offices and 3GB dedicated fiber for the school.
Read the applicant's full note
Seeking pricing for 1GB minimum for school district offices and 3GB minimum for the school or similar/equivalent/upgrade.Vendor must agree to invoice USAC directly via the Form 474 SPI process.Quantities may be approximate. Possibility of bandwidth increases through the life of awarded contract. Internet requests may be Leased Lit Fiber, ISP only, Transport only, or both Transport and Internet.
Installation (including special construction), Initial Configuration, Cloud-based services, Maintenance and Technical Support are potential requests if needed.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
ALL QUESTIONS/REQUESTS/BIDS SHOULD BE COPIED TO [contact in the Form 470]!**Vendors please read carefully about mandatory pre-bid meeting!**Seeking pricing for 1 firewall with installation and 5 year licensing.
Read the applicant's full note
School would prefer Shark UTM or Sophos products or equivalent.Seeking pricing for 5 switches with 5-year licensing, no installation needed. School would prefer HPE or equivalent, also open to Cisco or Extreme or equivalent.**Mandatory pre-bid meeting must be scheduled no later than December 4, 2026 with Michael Lacerte by emailing [contact in the Form 470].**Proposals received from vendors who do not attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting will be disqualified.Racks, antennas, connectors, and related components only as needed for equipment purchases.Quantities are approximate.
Request may include configuration, along with any necessary software, licenses, warranties, and fees.Additional items will be determined by individual evaluation. Manufacturer preference may change at applicant's discretion. 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, Assabet Valley REG VOC District had $66,553 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, CherryRoad Technologies Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $32,346 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $29,930 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $4,277 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $29,930 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CherryRoad Technologies Inc. | $4,277 | 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.