Bloom Carroll FY27 470 Cat 1 and 2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Bloom-Carroll Local SCH DIST in Carroll, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Bloom-Carroll Local SCH DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Carroll, OH |
| County | Fairfield |
| Form 470 number | 270001161 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 10, 2026 (20 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The applicant is seeking a multi-year contract for a circuit with internet access to the High School (5200 Plum Rd, Carrol OH). The proposal shoud provide pricing for 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps. The contract shall also provide two 1 Gbps lit fiber circuits from the High School to the following locations:- 200 MARKET STREET, LITHOPOLIS, OH 43136- 4955 CARROLL EASTERN RD, CARROLL, OH .The applicant is seeking a multi-year contract for a circuit with internet access to the Middle School (71 South Beaver St., Carrol OH). The proposal shoud provide pricing for 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps. .The quote and contracts should provide pricing for increasing the bandwidth during the term of the contract..The equipment to connect to the school's network shall be included..The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after 29 days after the date this Form 470 was issued.
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The applicant wishes to purchase (no installation) the following:4 - 5PX1500RTN - Complete unit or equivalent1 - 5PX2200RTN - Replacement Battery only1 - 5PX3000RTNG2 - Replacement Battery only1 - 9PX3000LGRT + M2 Network +ePDU - Replacement Battery only3- 9PX6KTF5 + 9PXEBM180RT - Complete unit or equivalent 1- SMART1500RMXL2UA - Replacement Battery only.All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year). If equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent and will work in the existing network or the proposal will not be considered..The bid shall clearly show for each item proposed: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Part#/SKU; Unit Cost and what percent of the cost is eligible under the E-Rate program rules..The bidder shall provide their SPIN in their proposal (or provide documentation that a SPIN has been applied for) and shall provide documentation that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed..SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration..The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after the 29th day after issuance of the Form 470.
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 | 11 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 4 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bloom-Carroll Local SCH DIST had $147,394 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Metropolitan Educational Technology Association, UberData Networks LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $99,420 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | UberData Networks LLC | $37,824 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | UberData Networks LLC | $10,150 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $99,420 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Ideal Integrations | $15,273 | 3 | 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.