FY2027 Exploration C1 C2 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology in Rochester, NY. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Rochester, NY |
| County | Monroe |
| Form 470 number | 270002539 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology is seeking competitive bids for E-Rate eligible Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Funding Year 2027.
Read the applicant's full note
The school currently utilizes a 1 Gbps Internet connection and is requesting proposals for service capacities ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps. Vendors should provide itemized monthly recurring charges, any applicable installation or activation charges, available bandwidth options, and contract terms. Any ineligible services or costs must be separately identified.
Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with applicable E-Rate competitive bidding requirements. The school is not obligated to select the highest bandwidth option.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology is seeking competitive bids for E-Rate eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for Funding Year 2027.
Read the applicant's full note
Services will include the ongoing operation, management, monitoring, configuration, and support of the school's existing internal broadband network equipment. The school currently receives managed services under an agreement expiring August 23, 2027, and is seeking proposals for continued services beginning August 24, 2027.
The request is for management services only and does not include new equipment purchases or equipment leasing. Vendors must provide itemized pricing, clearly identify eligible and ineligible services and costs, and specify proposed contract terms. All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with applicable E-Rate competitive bidding requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology had $13,268 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from ConvergeOne, Inc., Greenlight Networks, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $9,668 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Greenlight Networks, LLC | $3,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $8,882 | 1 | Aug 23, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Greenlight Networks, LLC | $3,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | ConvergeOne, Inc. | $1,611 | 2 | Aug 23, 2025 |
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.