Dearborn 2027 Cat 1 Fiber Maintenance
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Dearborn City School District in Dearborn, MI. Providers can bid until Nov 27, 2026.
| Applicant | Dearborn City School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Dearborn, MI |
| County | Wayne |
| Form 470 number | 270003013 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 27, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 37 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 37 each | 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 37 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The Dearborn City School District (District) is accepting bids for the maintenance of its Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN). The request is for bids for one (1), two (2) and three (3) year pricing, with options to extend the contract to up to five (5) years.
Documents and links named in this request: bidnetdirect.com/mitn
Read the applicant's full note
This bid should include all applicable fees. The District owned fiber was installed in 2005, and has been properly maintained since. The fiber is used for the 10GB Data network and analog video network. The fiber WAN connects all thirty three (33) buildings. The fiber consists of twelve (12) strands of single mode between each building and the Administrative Service Center (ASC).
The network head end which houses all network equipment is at: Ten Eyck Administrative Service Center 18700 Audette St. Dearborn, MI 48124 This request for bids includes providing the following and the bid must include per item cost and final estimate for total annual services: 1. All needed coordination, supervision, labor, materials and equipment consistent and compliant with all codes and ordinances and accepted standards.
2. After hours of emergency call response, able to respond to phone calls from emergency toll-free phone numbers that are affixed to the fiber. 3. Visual inspection of the entire fiber optic network on an annual basis. Report submitted to the Technology Director. This should include identifying any network damage, needed preventative maintenance and any areas of potential problems.
4. Routine maintenance including the materials, labor and equipment. 5. Warranty: the contractor must warranty the materials and labor. Any defects or deficiencies would be covered by the contractor. 6. Insurance certificate will be required of the successful bidder. The bid should be for a total annual not to exceed cost for materials and labor.
This will be the basis of the district e-rate application for funding: the District intends to apply for e-rate funding. The bidder must include its SPIN in the bid.Bids are due on December 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM and should be received as a paper copy to the business services office at the Ten Eyck Administrative Service Center.
The bidder must be a licensed contractor in the State of Michigan.Proposers shall utilize Bid forms as supplied in the solicitation document, which can be found at ( BidNetDirect.com/mitn ). Only those vendors who obtain documents from the Bidnet Direct system are guaranteed access to receive addendum information, if such information is issued.
If you obtained this document from a source other than Bidnet Direct , it is recommended that you register on the Bidnet Direct (BidNetDirect.com/mitn) and obtain an official copy and any addenda.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Dearborn City School District had $129,937 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Amcomm Telecommunications Inc., Delta Network Services LLC, 123.Net, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Amcomm Telecommunications Inc. | $43,500 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Delta Network Services LLC | $35,508 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Delta Network Services LLC | $35,508 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | 123.Net, LLC | $15,420 | 4 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Amcomm Telecommunications Inc. | $75,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Delta Network Services LLC | $35,508 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Michigan Bell Telephone Company | $25,178 | 3 | 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.