CaruthersUSD470FY2027C1&C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Caruthers Unified School District in Caruthers, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Caruthers Unified School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Caruthers, CA |
| County | Fresno County |
| Form 470 number | 270001791 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 50 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 50 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 31 feet | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 19 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 19 each | ||
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The District is seeking proposals for: Data Transmission Service Please refer to the RFP document(s) attached to this 470 for complete details, specifications, and bidding instructions.
Read the applicant's full note
Due to the way EPC has been created with the service category questions, please consider information drafted into quantities, fields, and units as an educated guess at a minimum for the issuance of this Form 470 and RFP. All quantities and bandwidths are estimates as solutions proposed by vendors to meet the minimum specifications required and outlined in the RFP Attachment may necessitate differing totals/quantities.
All questions, requests for information, and proposals must be submitted by e mail to: [contact in the Form 470] District will not respond to phone calls/requests. Vendor Questions/Request for Information are due: 11.23.2026, 2 pm pst Questions and Answers will be posted on the EPC Portal through an addendum. Deadline for Submission of Proposals/Bids: 12.9.2026, 3 pm pst To ensure that all Service Providers receive the same 470 information, it is required that you download the RFP Attachments directly from USAC's EPC website.
Please Follow this Form 470 to receive updates. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The District is seeking proposals for: Switches, Licenses, cables, and modules Please refer to the RFP document(s) attached to this 470 for complete details, specifications, and bidding instructions.
Read the applicant's full note
Due to the way EPC has been created with the service category questions, please consider information drafted into quantities, fields, and units as an educated guess at a minimum for the issuance of this Form 470 and RFP. All quantities are estimates as solutions proposed by vendors to meet the minimum specifications required may necessitate differing quantities.
All questions, requests for information, and proposals must be submitted by e mail to: [contact in the Form 470] District will not respond to phone calls/requests. Vendor Questions/Request for Information are due: 11.24.2026, 2 pm pst Questions and Answers will be posted on the EPC Portal through an addendum. Deadline for Submission of Proposals/Bids: 12.15.2026, 3 pm pst Please note that while the District is seeking a one-time capital investment in infrastructure, if a service provider's solution contains some elements of the service types "Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections" (BMIC) and/or "Managed Internal Broadband Services" (MIBS) as defined by the manufacturer and the 2026 Eligible Services list, the District will evaluate these proposals as long as they meet the RFP requirements.
The District is not soliciting separate bids for BMIC or MIBS as stand-alone solutions. To ensure that all Service Providers receive the same 470 information, it is required that you download the RFP Attachments directly from USAC's EPC website. Please Follow this Form 470 to receive updates. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Caruthers Unified School District had $136,212 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from CVIN, LLC, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Pacific Bell Telephone Company.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | CVIN, LLC | $49,536 | 1 | Aug 25, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Fresno County Superintendent of Schools | $36,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $33,784 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $16,892 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ams.net, Inc. | $197,148 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CVIN, LLC | $49,068 | 1 | Aug 25, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fresno County Superintendent of Schools | $36,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $33,465 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $16,732 | 1 | 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.