FY2027 Chillicothe City SD - Cat 2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Chillicothe City Schools in Chillicothe, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Chillicothe City Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Chillicothe, OH |
| County | Ross |
| Form 470 number | 270003287 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 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 | 98 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 18 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 681 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 400 each | 5 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Chillicothe City School District is seeking pricing for UPS units, WAPs, installation, and license renewals.
Read the applicant's full note
See the attached RFP document for hardware specifications, quantities, and bidding requirements.Costs for hardware, installation, license renewals, and any additional costs must be listed separately.Vendors must provide separate pricing options for 1-, 3-, and 5-year renewal terms and state the resulting expiration date for each option.Previous experience with vendor preferredAll hardware quoted must be compatible with existing infrastructure.
If the equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent, or the proposal will not be considered.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.The deadline for vendor proposals is 9:00 am Eastern, 29 days from the date this Form 470 is posted.
We reserve the right to reject late-submitted proposals.All questions and quotes are to be emailed to Lorrie Germann at [contact in the Form 470]
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Chillicothe City Schools had $79,440 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Metropolitan Educational Technology Association.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $70,680 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $8,760 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | VeeMost Technologies Ltd | $117,965 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $56,280 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Miami Valley Educational Computer Association | $10,347 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $8,760 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $7,193 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | Kajeet, Inc. | $5,600 | 5 | 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.