HE27-47001-Network Equipment
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Hermiston School District 8 in Hermiston, OR. Providers can bid until Nov 5, 2026.
| Applicant | Hermiston School District 8 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Hermiston, OR |
| County | Umatilla |
| Form 470 number | 270001672 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 5, 2026 (15 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 10 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Hermiston School District 8 is seeking bids for battery backups, switches, licenses, installation, and all related components. All bid responses should offer fully operational configurations and related components. Bidders must clearly separate E-rate eligible and ineligible charges in their proposals. All quantities referenced are approximations and the District reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities in order to meet the needs of the District. It is the intent of the District to procure goods or services that may be adjusted for the addition of new sites, relocation of sites, or adjustments to the quantity and/or capacity of service, in accordance with the terms of any resulting contract or service agreement.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 38 each | 10 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 7 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Hermiston School District 8 had $439,377 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from CVE Technologies Group, Inc., Fatbeam, LLC, Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Inland Development Corporation.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CVE Technologies Group, Inc. | $296,328 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Fatbeam, LLC | $80,991 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $21,544 | 1 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Fatbeam, LLC | $16,124 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Fatbeam, LLC | $12,389 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Inland Development Corporation | $12,000 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fatbeam, LLC | $61,803 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cache Valley Electric | $60,198 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $33,512 | 4 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fatbeam, LLC | $20,886 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fatbeam, LLC | $16,047 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Inland Development Corporation | $12,000 | 5 | 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.hermiston.k12.or.us
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.