Chico USD YR2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Chico Unified School District in Chico, CA. Providers can bid until Nov 25, 2026.
| Applicant | Chico Unified School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Chico, CA |
| County | Butte |
| Form 470 number | 270002381 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 25, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 25 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 862 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 862 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 34 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 862 each | 20 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The District is seeking wireless equipment, licensing, support and all related components for a complete project. Please see attached RFP and Exhibit D Cost Proposal worksheet for complete details.The District is seeking UPS equipment and all related components for a complete project. Please see attached RFP and Exhibit D Cost Proposal worksheet for complete details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Chico Unified School District had $576,448 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Butte County Office of Education, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Butte County Office of Education | $308,001 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $261,610 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $6,837 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Butte County Office of Education | $308,001 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $260,816 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $9,245 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $9,055 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $6,816 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $6,263 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $5,505 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $4,601 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $3,605 | 4 | Sep 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.