Fy27 CAT 2 MIBS RFP# 2027 0163 MIBS
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Covenant Christian Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Peabody, MA |
| County | Essex County |
| Form 470 number | 270004137 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See attached RFP# 2027_0163_MIBS. Covenant Christian Academy (83 Pine St, Peabody, MA 01960) is seeking bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services (operation, management and monitoring) of its existing eligible internal connections for Funding Year 2027.
Read the applicant's full note
Existing equipment to be managed: firewall, SonicWall TZ670 or equivalent (1); switches, HPE Instant On 1960 48G or equivalent (2); switches, HPE Instant On 1930 48G or equivalent (2); switches, HPE Instant On 1830 48G or equivalent (3); switch, Cisco SG220-50P or equivalent (1); switches, Netgear GS316PP or equivalent (2); access points, HPE Instant On AP25 or equivalent (28); UPS, APC Smart-UPS 750 SMTL750RM2UC or equivalent (3); UPS, APC SMC1500-2UC or equivalent (1); UPS, Tripp Lite SMART1500RM2U or equivalent (1); UPS, APC Smart-UPS X 2000 Rack/Tower LCD or equivalent (1); racks, Tripp Lite SRW18USG or equivalent (8).
Please also include pricing for on-demand additional basic maintenance (BMIC) beyond normal monthly MIBS service, estimated at 120 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, Covenant Christian Academy had $38,641 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Balsam Technologies Inc., Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $28,830 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $9,811 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $24,120 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $9,811 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Balsam Technologies Inc. | $8,198 | 1 | 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: covenantchristianacademy.org
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.