HabershamCoSD470FY2027C2-IC
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Habersham County School DIST in Clarkesville, GA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Habersham County School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Clarkesville, GA |
| County | Habersham |
| Form 470 number | 270003790 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 18 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 20 each | 18 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 102 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 15000 feet | 18 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1275 each | 18 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 102 each | 18 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 20 each | 18 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 10 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 15000 feet | 18 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1275 each | 18 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 60 each | 14 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 1275 feet | 18 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 1275 feet | 18 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 60 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The Habersham County Board of Education is accepting proposals for Category 2 E-Rate equipment and services, that include a firewall and other networking components to upgrade its internal network infrastructure. Quantities on this Form 470 are estimates.
Documents and links named in this request: www.habershamschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?urec_id=1783879&type=d&prec_id=2126873, ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gprbuyerportal/questions, ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gprbuyerportal
Read the applicant's full note
All details on specifications, bandwidths, requirements, and terms are outlined in Request for Proposal HCBOE ERATE NETWORK UPGRADEThere is a copy of the Request for Proposal submitted with this Form 470 on USACs website. However, the original RFP and all prevailing documents, including addenda, are posted at the district website at the following URL: www.habershamschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1783879&type=d&pREC_ID=2126873 and at ssl.doas.state.ga.us/GPRBuyerPortal/Questions regarding the proposal process should be directed in writing to the Technology Coordinator via email at [contact in the Form 470].
Only questions received prior to 4:00 p.m. EST on November 18, 2026 will be considered. The compilation of written questions and official responses will be issued in the form of addenda and placed on the districts website at: www.habershamschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1783879&type=d&pREC_ID=2126873 and at ssl.doas.state.ga.us/GPRBuyerPortal and lastly, as part of the FCC Form 470 posting in the E-Rate Productivity Center.It is the responsibility of the Proposer to check this website frequently to download changes or addenda related to this Request for Proposal.
Please note that while the District is seeking a one-time capital investment in infrastructure, if a service provider's solution contains some elements of the service types ""Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections"" (BMIC) and/or ""Managed Internal Broadband Services"" (MIBS) as defined by the manufacturer and the 2027 Eligible Services list, the District will evaluate these proposals as long as they meet the RFP requirements.
The district is not soliciting separate bids for BMIC or MIBS as stand-alone solutions.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Habersham County School DIST had $42,600 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Habersham Electric Membership Corporation.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Habersham Electric Membership Corporation | $42,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cirrus Networks, Inc. | $490,196 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Habersham Electric Membership Corporation | $22,800 | 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)
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.