DenverPS470FY2027C2 - Switches
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Denver School District 1 in Denver, CO. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Denver School District 1 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| County | Denver |
| Form 470 number | 270002499 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 178 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 45000 each | 178 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 45000 each | 178 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 1800 each | 178 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1800 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The Denver Public Schools (District) is seeking pricing for Switch Upgrades/Replacements. For a complete description of Switch Upgrades/Replacements please refer to ""Request for Proposal: BD2735 Switches Upgrades/Replacements (E-Rate)"".
Documents and links named in this request: www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado
Read the applicant's full note
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Quantities are estimates and may increase or decrease over the term of the awarded contract. Please note that while the District is seeking a one-time capital investment in infrastructure, if a service provider's solution contains some elements of the service types ""Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections"" (BMIC) and/or ""Managed Internal Broadband Services"" (MIBS) as defined by the manufacturer and the 2027 Eligible Services list, the District will evaluate these proposals as long as they meet the RFP requirements.
The District is not soliciting separate bids for BMIC or MIBS as stand-alone solutions. Inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted, by email to Cindy Roth, at [contact in the Form 470], no later that Novermber 11, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. MT. Any contact with other DPS personnel may deem the Supplier disqualified, and the proposal will not be accepted for review.
The District shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes which impact the technical submission of Offers are required. Denver Public Schools utilizes Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado to distribute official copies of the Solicitations, and any addenda for use in preparing Offers.
Proposals must be uploaded and submitted through Rocky Mountain E Purchasing (BidNet) by or before by 10:00 A.M. MT, December 1, 2026. This bid is available on the USAC EPC website as well as on the BidNet website. Offers received after the date and time set for the deadline shall be considered non-responsive. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid Proposals and will be disqualified from consideration."
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Denver School District 1 had $11.6 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Advanced Network Management, Inc., Zayo Group, LLC, ENA Services, LLC, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $10.9 million | 9 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $500,714 | 4 | Sep 10, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $80,995 | 1 | Sep 10, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $55,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $38,351 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $10,800 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $2.4 million | 9 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $1.6 million | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $497,162 | 4 | Sep 10, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $85,258 | 1 | Sep 10, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $55,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $38,351 | 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.