Desert Marigold School 470 C2 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association, Inc. dba Desert Marigold School in Phoenix, AZ. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association, Inc. dba Desert Marigold School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| County | Maricopa |
| Form 470 number | 270002802 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 13 each | 1 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 1200 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 1200 feet | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 34 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 34 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 13 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
To ensure a fair, open, and competitive bidding process and that all vendors receive identical information, all questions, communications, and bid submissions related to this Form 470 must be submitted by email to [contact in the Form 470].
Read the applicant's full note
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on the Allowable Contract Date (ACD).All vendors must complete and submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet with their proposal. Failure to submit the completed worksheet may result in disqualification. There will be no bidders conference, job walk, or product/service demonstrations, either in person or remotely.Vendors must comply with all requirements and specifications contained in the attached RFP and all associated solicitation documents.
Failure to comply with any stated requirement may result in disqualification. Quantities identified on FCC Form 470 are estimates only and do not constitute a commitment to purchase or guarantee that any quantity will be awarded.Vendors must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from participating in public procurement.
The Applicant reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet applicable eligibility or procurement requirements.To ensure that all bidders receive the same information and have an equal opportunity to respond, the Applicant will communicate solicitation-related information, including addenda, clarifications, questions and answers, and revisions to the Form 470 or associated bid documents, exclusively through the USAC EPC Portal.
Service providers are solely responsible for regularly monitoring the EPC Portal for updates, amendments, clarifications, and other information related to this solicitation. The Applicant will not be responsible for a vendors failure to review or receive information posted in the EPC Portal.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association, Inc. dba Desert Marigold School had $60,853 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Fruth Group, Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Fruth Group | $36,535 | 7 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Fruth Group | $14,544 | 7 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC | $9,774 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Fruth Group | $13,848 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC | $9,774 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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.