Fy27 CAT 2 IC RFP# 2027 0147 IC
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from The Christian School at Castle Hills in San Antonio, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | The Christian School at Castle Hills |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| County | Bexar |
| Form 470 number | 270004102 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 5 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 29 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 13 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 29 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See attached RFP# 2027_0147_IC. The Christian School at Castle Hills (2216 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213) is seeking bids for Category Two Internal Connections for Funding Year 2027.
Read the applicant's full note
LICENSE RENEWALS for existing equipment (1-year, current licenses expire 12/19/2026; no installation required): firewall license, Meraki MX85 or equivalent (1); access point licenses, Meraki MR46 or equivalent (29); access point licenses, Meraki MR36 or equivalent (5); switch license, Meraki MS130-48P or equivalent (1).
NEW EQUIPMENT: switches, Meraki MS130-48P or equivalent with 1-year license (13); please include installation in the bid. The school is moving to cloud-managed switches with more capabilities. The license renewals are also requested as Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) so they may be filed in the appropriate category as determined by USAC.
All brand names are for reference only; equivalent products will be considered. Local presence within 30 miles is required. No late bids will be accepted without prior authorization. All proposals must be emailed to [contact in the Form 470] and must include the Form 470 number being bid, vendor name, SPIN/498 ID, vendor address, email and phone.
Bids are due by 12/07/2026. All pricing must comply with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule. Eligible and ineligible products must be clearly separated. Contracts are contingent upon E-Rate funding approval (FCDL). Bid evaluation criteria: price of eligible products and services 30 points; vendor reputation 20; local presence and support 20; past relationship with vendor 15; SPI invoicing method 15.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, The Christian School at Castle Hills had $122,096 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from SUURV INC, Grande Communications Networks, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SUURV INC | $106,316 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Grande Communications Networks, LLC | $12,240 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | SUURV INC | $3,540 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SUURV INC | $64,673 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Grande Communications Networks, LLC | $12,240 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | SUURV INC | $8,340 | 2 | 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)
Applicant website: www.castlehills.school
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.