DuvalCPSSD470FY2027C2-Network Electronics
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An E-Rate Form 470 from DUVAL County School District in Jacksonville, FL. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | DUVAL County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
| County | Duval |
| Form 470 number | 270003871 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 169 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 500 each | 175 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 120000 each | 175 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 11000 each | 175 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 5000 feet | 175 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 500 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 175 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 11000 each | 175 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 120000 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 5000 feet | 175 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The purpose and intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to seek proposals from interested, available and qualified firms to provide secure prices and establish a Term contract for Network Electronics, under the Universal Service Fund (E-Rate).
Documents and links named in this request: www.demandstar.com/app/limited/bids/557254/details
Read the applicant's full note
An agreement will then be entered for the selected firm (Contractor) to provide the described system for Duval County Public Schools (DCPS or the District). Quantities on this Form 470 are estimates. All details on specifications, bandwidths, requirements, and terms are outlined in REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 09-27- LM Network Electronics.
There is a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) submitted with this Form 470 on USAC's website. However, the original RFP and all prevailing documents, including addenda, are posted at the district website at the following URL: www.demandstar.com/app/limited/bids/557254/details No verbal or written information which is obtained other than by information in this document or by addendum to this RFP will be binding on the district.
Any questions or requests for clarification regarding this RFP shall be submitted to Louis Mitchum, Purchasing Services in writing via e-mail at [contact in the Form 470]. The deadline for such questions or requests will be 12:00 noon, EDT on November 23, 2026, unless otherwise extended in writing by the district. Questions or requests for clarification received after the deadline will NOT be addressed.
Note that Proposers are requested to submit questions regarding this RFP for the Districts clarification via issued Addenda, instead of Proposers taking exceptions to any terms or conditions of this RFP within the submitted proposal.The compilation of written questions and official responses will be issued by the Department of Procurement Services in the form of addenda and placed on the districts website at: www.demandstar.com/app/limited/bids/557254/details and as part of this FCC Form 470 posting in the E-Rate Productivity Center.
No verbal or written information obtained other than by information in this document or by written addendum to this bid will be binding on the District. 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.
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, DUVAL County School District had $6.2 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Step CG, LLC, Crown Castle Fiber LLC, SLD Interim.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Step CG, LLC | $1.4 million | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Step CG, LLC | $1.4 million | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $1.0 million | 11 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SLD Interim | $563,636 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Step CG, LLC | $553,248 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SLD Interim | $518,970 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Step CG, LLC | $406,375 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SLD Interim | $222,575 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SLD Interim | $165,723 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Step CG, LLC | $1.1 million | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $1.0 million | 11 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Step CG, LLC | $553,248 | 1 | 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: duvalschools.org
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.