Fy27 CAT 2 MIBS RFP# 2027 0147 MIBS
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 | 270004100 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See attached RFP# 2027_0147_MIBS.
Read the applicant's full note
The Christian School at Castle Hills (2216 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213) is seeking bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services (operation, management and monitoring) of its existing eligible internal connections for Funding Year 2027. Existing equipment to be managed: firewall, Meraki MX85 or equivalent (1); access points, Meraki MR46 or equivalent (29); access points, Meraki MR36 or equivalent (5); switch, Meraki MS130-48P or equivalent (1).
Please also include pricing for on-demand additional basic maintenance (BMIC) beyond normal monthly MIBS service, estimated at 96 hours annually. A physical walkthrough is required prior to bid. 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/services 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.