Dawson-Welch 2027 C2 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Dawson INDEP School District in Welch, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 25, 2026.
| Applicant | Dawson INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Welch, TX |
| County | Dawson |
| Form 470 number | 270001545 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 25, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 7 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 7 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 4000 feet | 1 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Line Item 1: Switches, Components, and Software & Licenses. See RFP for details.Line Item 2: Software & Licenses (w/Switch purchase). See RFP for details. Line Item 3: Cabling & All Related Components. See RFP for details. Line Item 4: MIBS (if needed).
Documents and links named in this request: erate.esc12.net/r12/for
Read the applicant's full note
See RFP for details.FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFP located at erate.esc12.net/R12/For all of the items/services listed in this Form 470, the following applies: When submitting proposals, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better, and/or more cost-effective.
Any request for installation/configuration and Technical support is dependent on the needs of the service requested. Any installation that is eligible for installment payments is requested to be paid out over 4 years.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Dawson INDEP School District had $30,480 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Education Service Center Region 17.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Education Service Center Region 17 | $30,480 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Education Service Center Region 17 | $31,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Responsive Services International | $26,317 | 3 | 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)
Applicant website: www.dawsonisd.us
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.