Switches and Access Points
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bluffton Exempted Village School District in Bluffton, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Bluffton Exempted Village School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bluffton, OH |
| County | Allen |
| Form 470 number | 270002497 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 100 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 14 feet | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 100 feet | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 12 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 20 feet | 2 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Access Points Quantity 90 - WBE710 - Classrooms Quantity 10 - WBE750 - Large RoomsSwitches Quantity 2 - XSM4340V (Middle School MDF) Quantity 4 - MSM4352 (1 in each other locations (Elem, Elem Art, HS Main, MS Library) Quantity 6 - GSM4352 (2 in the MS MDF, 1 in all the others) SFP's (for switch to switch connectivity) Quantity 2 - AXC761 Quantity 4 - AXC763 Quantity 14 AXM762-UPSQuantity 4-- Vertiv PSI5-1500RT120NPatch CordsPurple APQuantity 75--1 MQuantity 25-2 MFiber Patch Cords Quantity 14 of 3 meter St (UPC) to LC (UPC) duplex fiber patch cordsOther notes: Please include all needed powers supplies to provide full PoE output on all switches Please include 5 year management licenses on all switches and access points Hardware quoted must be new with the manufacturers warranty.
Read the applicant's full note
Quotes for used equipment will not be considered. All vendors must conduct a walk-through of each location if bidding on the cabling project, and all quotes must include all cabling material, necessary components, and installation costs to complete the project.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bluffton Exempted Village School District had $33,600 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative | $33,600 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative | $19,200 | 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)
Applicant website: www.blufftonschools.org
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.