Blum 2027 470 C2 270003070
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An E-Rate Form 470 from BLUM INDEP School District in BLUM, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | BLUM INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | BLUM, TX |
| County | Hill |
| Form 470 number | 270003070 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 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 | 2 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 2 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 500 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 1 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 1 each | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFP located at erate.esc12.net/R12/For all of the items/services listed in this Form 470, the following applies: When submitting proposals, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better, and/or more cost-effective.
Documents and links named in this request: erate.esc12.net/r12/for
Read the applicant's full note
Any request for installation/configuration and Technical support is dependent on the needs of the service requested. Any installation that is eligible for installment payments is requested to be paid out over 4 years. Line Item 1: IC - Wireless Access Points and All Related Components. Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 2: BMIC - Software & Licenses - Wireless Access Points.
Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 3: IC - Racks. Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 4: IC - Cabling and All Related Components. Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 5: IC - UPS and All Related Components. Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 6: BMIC - Software & Licenses - UPS. Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 7: IC - Switches and All Related Components.
Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 8: BMIC - Software & Licenses - Switches. Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 9: IC - Wireless Access Points and All Related Components. Please see RFP for specifics.Line Item 10: BMIC - Software & Licenses - Wireless Access Points. Please see RFP for specifics. Line Item 11: MIBS - (If Needed).
See RFP for specifics.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, BLUM INDEP School District had $69,505 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from LightStream Networks, LLC, Advanced Networks of Texas.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | LightStream Networks, LLC | $39,960 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Networks of Texas | $29,545 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | LightStream Networks, LLC | $39,960 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.