FY 2027 Cat2 Services
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from UT Tyler University Academy in Tyler, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 27, 2026.
| Applicant | UT Tyler University Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Tyler, TX |
| County | Smith County |
| Form 470 number | 270002634 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 27, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | feet | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 80 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 5 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
We are seeking proposals for upgrading our networking infrastructure to replace aged and poorly working equipment across all three of our campuses.
Read the applicant's full note
Vendors may bid on all or individual components of this request (e.g., hardware only, cabling only, or individual campus locations), but proposals leveraging volume discounts across all locations are highly encouraged. Price of E-Rate eligible goods and services will be the primary factor considered in evaluation. Bidders must be in good standing with USAC and provide a valid SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number) with their response.Quantities listed in the service requests represent district-wide totals.
Please refer to the attached Scope of Work (FINAL Form 470 Proposal) for exact campus-by-campus breakdowns, physical rack dimensions, and fiber specifications.Site visits are highly recommended for vendors bidding on cabling and infrastructure services. To schedule a site visit appointment at any of our three campuses, please contact Sarah Evans, Director of Technology, at [contact in the Form 470].
Site visits may be scheduled by appointment between November 2nd - November 19th.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, UT Tyler University Academy had $17,998 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from ETEX Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ETEX Communications, LLC | $17,998 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
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.