EmpireUESD470FY2027C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Empire Union ELEM School DIST in Modesto, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Empire Union ELEM School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Modesto, CA |
| County | Stanislaus |
| Form 470 number | 270002946 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 230 each | 8 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 1 each | 8 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 8 | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 229 each | 8 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 230 each | 8 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 229 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Empire Union School District is seeking pricing for wireless network equipment and installation for a districtwide wireless upgrade, including approximately 229 wireless access points, mounts, one wireless controller, licensing, installation, configuration and support.
Read the applicant's full note
For a complete description of the requested equipment and services, please refer to the District-issued Request for Proposal #2027-WIRELESS, EUSD Wireless Network Equipment. Bidders must price each line item listed in Attachment 5 (Specifications) of the RFP.The project covers six school sites and two non-instructional facilities (the District Office and the Maintenance & Transportation Building).
Equipment, mounts, installation and support for the non-instructional facilities must be priced on separate line items, as those costs are not E-Rate eligible.Where a manufacturer is named, or equivalent products will be considered if they meet the RFP specifications. Bidders must provide documentation demonstrating equivalency and compatibility with the Districts existing network as described in the RFP.Due to the way the USAC EPC portal collects service information, the quantities, fields and units entered on this Form 470 are educated estimates only.
The detailed specifications are in the District-issued RFP.The service type Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) and Managed Internal Broadband Service (MIBS) appears on this 470 only as it applies to the Internal Connections solution proposed. The District is not soliciting separate bids for BMIC. Any hardware repair or replacement included in a proposed support plan must be priced separately, per year.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, Empire Union ELEM School DIST had $220,091 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Pacific Bell Telephone Company, AT&T Enterprises, LLC, Comcast Phone, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $161,040 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $30,328 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Phone, LLC | $28,723 | 1 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Pacific Bell Telephone Company | $159,870 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Phone, LLC | $114,972 | 1 | 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.