Columbia 2027 Cat 2 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Columbia School District in Brooklyn, MI. Providers can bid until Nov 13, 2026.
| Applicant | Columbia School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Brooklyn, MI |
| County | Jackson |
| Form 470 number | 270002194 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 13, 2026 (23 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Columbia School District is soliciting bids to upgrade a network cabinet.Prices quoted shall be all-inclusive and represent complete installation at the site indicated in the attached specifications. Any addendums that are issued will be on the Customers web page. The Vendor shall be responsible for all parts, labor, and all other associated apparatus necessary to completely install, test, and turnover for acceptance to the Customer the project detailed herein. The building that the district is looking for replacement in are as follows: Columbia Central Jr. / Sr. High School - 11775 Hewitt Rd Brooklyn, MI 49230Timeline:1. Intent To Bid Form Deadline - October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.2. Required Vendor Site Visit - October 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)3. RFP Technical Questions Deadline November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.4. Proposal Due Date and bid opening November 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.5. Project Completion TBDVendor will provide all equipment, materials, labor and services, not specifically mentioned or shown, which may be necessary to complete or perfect all parts of the installation.The sole point of contact concerning this solicitation is: Brad HessJackson County Intermediate School District6700 Browns Lake RoadJackson, MI 49201Attn: Columbia District Network Cabinet UpgradeProposals must be delivered to Brad Hess, and received prior to this deadline to the address noted above. E-mails will be accepted. Submit email responses to [email protected] Vendors must have an E-rate SPIN designation, please include the SPIN# in your response.Specifications and requirements are included in the attached RFP. This RFP packet will be available on our website at the following link, http://www.jcisd.org, under the About Us/Proposals/Bids tab. Vendors are responsible for obtaining any updates or amendments to the RFP from the website.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 200 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 250 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 2 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2025, Columbia School District had $100,601 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from People Driven Technology, Inc.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | People Driven Technology, Inc | $100,601 | 4 | 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.