Harmony Public Schools FY2027 WAN & DIA Services
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Harmony Public Schools in Houston, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Harmony Public Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| County | Harris |
| Form 470 number | 270002546 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 84 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 8 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 8 |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 8 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 8 |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 18 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 18 |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 8 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 8 |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 18 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 18 |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 18 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 18 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Project Name & Number: Harmony Public Schools #HPS2728_CAT1. Please refer to the Harmony Public Schools RFP for the school specifications. Quantities outlined in the service request section of this Form 470 are approximate.
Documents and links named in this request: www.harmonytx.org/about/purchasing
Read the applicant's full note
The details of equipment and quantities can be located within the issued RFP. Service providers responding to issued RFP should clearly identify E-Rate Eligible and E-Rate Ineligible equipment and pricing. This RFP can be located at portal.usac.org or www.harmonytx.org/about/purchasing. All quotes must be returned via the method described in the RFP, no later than the date provided in the RFP, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Please see RFP for bid response requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Harmony Public Schools had $4.3 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from UpNetworx, Netsync Network Solutions, Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | UpNetworx | $1.3 million | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $949,020 | 8 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $707,979 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC | $556,032 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $397,881 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Networks of Texas | $167,782 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Corp. | $67,190 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Corp. | $56,549 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $34,684 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $28,578 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $28,348 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $17,491 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
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.