Bloom Carroll FY27 470 Cat 2 APs
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bloom-Carroll Local SCH DIST in Carroll, OH. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Bloom-Carroll Local SCH DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Carroll, OH |
| County | Fairfield |
| Form 470 number | 270003492 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 264 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The applicant wishes to purchase and have installed 264 access points. The perferred manufactueres are HPE Aruba, Ruckus or equivalent.
Read the applicant's full note
The attached equipment list provides the model and quantity information..Installaton will be a one-for-one replacement of existing APs. Note that the district does NOT have a lift availablel for replacement of APs in high locations..All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year). If equipment proposed is not HPE Aruba or Ruckus, 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..If operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall NOT include any additional components such as support or management..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.
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.