FY 2027 Category Two - Internal Connections
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Sweetwater INDEP School DIST in Sweetwater, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Sweetwater INDEP School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Sweetwater, TX |
| County | Nolan |
| Form 470 number | 270002742 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 9 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 270 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 62 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Sweetwater ISD is requesting proposals for five-year Cisco Meraki cloud management/right-to-use licensing for existing district-owned wired and wireless network infrastructure. This procurement is for licensing only; no hardware, installation, or third-party managed services are requested. Please refer to the attached RFP for licensing types, quantities, specifications, and proposal requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Sweetwater INDEP School DIST had $446,766 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from SHI Government Solutions, Questivity Inc, Vero Fiber Networks.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | SHI Government Solutions | $137,338 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SHI Government Solutions | $137,338 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Questivity Inc | $118,845 | 9 | Jul 31, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $36,240 | 6 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $17,006 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $17,006 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.