CCISD 2027 470 270003223 RFP 2027 P 0008 Network Switching Refresh
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Corpus Christi INDEP SCH DIST in Corpus Christi, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Corpus Christi INDEP SCH DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX |
| County | Nueces |
| Form 470 number | 270003223 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 67 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Routers | 2 each | 60 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 60 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 78 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 78 each | 60 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
SEE ALL SPECIFICATIONS IN THE ASSOCIATED RFP #FY27-P-0008 Network Equipment Refresh at Select Campuses located at www.ccisd.us under Purchasing - Bidding Opportunities.The District is soliciting proposals from qualified Offerors to provide: replacement of end-of-life network switching and routing equipment at Select Campuses and the District Data Center.
Documents and links named in this request: www.ccisd.us
Read the applicant's full note
The selected campus locations and the equipment designated for each location are listed in Appendix A (Access Switches), Appendix B (Distribution Switches), and Appendix C (District Data Center). Proposals shall include all required software licensing, optics and cabling, installation and configuration, and three (3) years of manufacturer support to align with the E-Rate funding cycle.
Offerors may propose any manufacturer whose equipment meets or exceeds the specifications of this RFP, including the requirement that all campus switching be fully compatible with the Districts existing management environment described within (see Section 7.0). The funding will be supported by E-Rate Schools and Libraries Division.Line Item #1 -Internal Connections - Switches, including software/licenses: See RFP #FY27-P-0008 Network Equipment Refresh at Select Campuses for details.Line Item #2 -BMIC - Switches: See RFP #FY27-P-0008 Network Equipment Refresh at Select Campuses for details.Line Item #3 -Internal Connections - Routers, including software/licenses: See RFP #FY27-P-0008 Network Equipment Refresh at Select Campuses for details.Line Item #4 -BMIC - Routers: See RFP #FY27-P-0008 Network Equipment Refresh at Select Campuses for details.Line Item #5 -MIBS - (Listed only if software/licenses/support for requested equipment will be categorized as MIBS): See RFP #FY27-P-0008 Network Equipment Refresh at Select Campuses for details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Corpus Christi INDEP SCH DIST had $1.1 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from SmartCom Telephone, LLC, Netsync Network Solutions, Great South Texas Corporation, Foremost Telecommunications Corporation.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $280,014 | 5 | Jun 30, 2034 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $155,238 | 2 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $137,661 | 2 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $136,005 | 2 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $124,758 | 2 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $103,022 | 2 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $65,051 | 2 | Sep 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $35,928 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Great South Texas Corporation | $33,528 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Foremost Telecommunications Corporation | $29,427 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $13,644 | 2 | Jun 30, 2034 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Great South Texas Corporation | $339 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.