FY27 Secondary Cat 2 - AP License Renewal
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Pleasant Local School District in Marion, OH. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Pleasant Local School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Marion, OH |
| County | Marion |
| Form 470 number | 270003762 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 100 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 100 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The purpose of this form is to get quotes to renew the licenses for our existing Aruba AP-515 wireless access points. There will be a separate 470 filed for hardware replacements for us to consider both options.We need to renew 100 licenses for a 1 year term.
Read the applicant's full note
Other terms lengths would be considered if information is provided on expected lift span of the AP-515 hardware. Please keep in mind:-- Vendor must demonstrate they are a valid reseller of products quoted.-- In-state (or local) vendors preferred.-- Previous experience with vendor preferred.-- Vendor must put in writing their willingness to give discounted bills.-- Email is the preferred method for communication.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Pleasant Local School District had $23,268 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% 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 | $23,268 | 1 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metropolitan Educational Technology Association | $23,268 | 1 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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.