Goshen 2027-C2-EQCAB
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Goshen Community Schools in Goshen, IN. Providers can bid until Dec 5, 2026.
| Applicant | Goshen Community Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Goshen, IN |
| County | Elkhart |
| Form 470 number | 270003939 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 5, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 10 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 2 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 300 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 204 each | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 2 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 6 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 20 feet | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 6 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 650 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 4 each | 4 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please review all details in the attached RFP to verify products and quantities. YOU MUST REFER TO THE ASSOCIATED RFP for specific quantities and details. Please reference Form 470 #270003939 on all correspondence.
Read the applicant's full note
Note that the Applicant reserves the right to select a single or multiple vendors for these products and services to maximize the cost effectiveness for the Applicant.-------------------------------Eligible Network EQUIPMENT with no Installation: The Applicant is seeking proposals for a project to supply network equipment for its eligible locations, and seeks the following items, or their equivalents.Qty Manu Part Number Description1 +/- Cisco C9200L-48PXG-4X-EDU 48 port switch with 4 x 10Gb SFP+ ports, and at least 12 multi-gig copper ports capable of at least 5Gb1 +/- Cisco PWR-C5-1KWAC Power supply - hot-plug (plug-in module) - 1000 Watt1 +/- Cisco C9200L-24PXG-4X-EDU 24 port switch with 4 x 10Gb SFP+ ports, and at least 8 multi-gig copper ports capable of at least 5Gb1 +/- Cisco C9200L-STACK-KIT Stacking kits for Cisco 9200L switches2 +/- Cisco C9500-24Y4C-EDU 24 port switch with 24x 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet + 4x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports650 +/- Cisco LIC-ENT-1YR Meraki 1 year AP licenses.
Please note that the Applicant has existing organization-wide co-term Meraki licenses and seeks the most cost-effective license option to extend 650 access point licenses one year.300 +/- Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS Wireless access point-------------------------------Eligible Network CABLING and EQUIPMENT including Installation: The Applicant is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install network cabling and equipment for two of its eligible locations, and seeks the following items, or their equivalents.Qty Part Number Description2 +/- Category 6 cable runs, complete new runs from existing wall-mounted rack to beneath the cupboards on floor directly below the rack (about 8FT).4 +/- 24-port keystone patch panels and jacks Replace existing non-keystone panels with keystone panels and jacks in one existing 12U rack, and reconnect existing cables to new panels.2 +/- 48-port keystone patch panels and jacks Replace existing non-keystone panels with keystone panels and jacks in one existing 12U rack, and reconnect existing cables to new panels.-------------------------------No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled.
Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Branden Beachy, Network Administrator, at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470] no later than 10:00 AM ET on December 2, 2026. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website.
It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.-------------------------------Bids should e-mailed to the office of the Network Administrator, at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470] by 10:00 AM ET on December 18, 2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Goshen Community Schools had $213,733 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, New Paris Telephone, Inc., TDI Technologies, Inc, Roeing Corporation.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $82,073 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | New Paris Telephone, Inc. | $43,270 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | TDI Technologies, Inc | $40,848 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | New Paris Telephone, Inc. | $25,200 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Roeing Corporation | $14,250 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | New Paris Telephone, Inc. | $8,092 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $56,478 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | New Paris Telephone, Inc. | $25,200 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Wyebot, Inc. | $15,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $6,976 | 3 | 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.goshenschools.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.