BPVoc-FY2027
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Bristol-Plymouth School DIST in Taunton, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Bristol-Plymouth School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Taunton, MA |
| County | Bristol |
| Form 470 number | 270002785 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 243 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 110 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 1 each | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
ALL QUESTIONS/BIDS SHOULD BE COPIEDTO [contact in the Form 470] !Seeking basic maintenance ONLY for the following EXISTING equipment (or equivalent):SWITCHINGQty (5) Cisco Catalyst 9500 24x1/10/25G and 4-port 10/100G, K12 (C9500-24Y4C-EDU) or equivalentQty (76): Cisco Catalyst 9200L 48-port PoE+ only, 4x10G uplinks, K12 (C9200L-48P-4X-EDU) or equivalentQty (21): Cisco Catalyst 9300 48-port mGig PoE+ K12 (C9300-48HX-EDU) or equivalentQty (8): Cisco Catalyst 9300 24-port mGig UPoE+ K12 (C9300-24HX- EDU) or equivalentWIRELESSQty (233): Cisco Wireless 9178I (W7,4 radio,3 band 4x4,UWB) Access Points (CW9178I-CFG) or equivalentQty (10): Cisco Wireless 9124AX Access Points (C9124AXE-B-EDU) or equivalentQty (1): Cisco Catalyst C9800-L Wireless LAN Controller (EDU-C9800-L-F-K9) or equivalentSPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration at thediscretion of the applicant as will quotes that do not specifically address the service for ALL listed equipment in this request.
Read the applicant's full note
Quotesfor managed leased equipment will also be disqualified.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bristol-Plymouth School DIST had $77,340 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Custom Computer Specialist, Inc., Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Custom Computer Specialist, Inc. | $60,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant | $17,340 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant | $16,740 | 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)
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.