Internet and TLAN
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Bandera INDEP School District in Bandera, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Bandera INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bandera, TX |
| County | Bandera |
| Form 470 number | 270003486 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 6 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 6 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 6 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
See RFP for details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bandera INDEP School District had $73,488 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc., Intech Southwest Service LLC, Austen Consultants, LLC, SHI Government Solutions.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. | $24,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. | $21,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Intech Southwest Service LLC | $11,280 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Austen Consultants, LLC | $10,439 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | SHI Government Solutions | $2,784 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | SHI Government Solutions | $2,784 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Brighten Technologies LLC | $164,887 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. | $24,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. | $21,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | Kajeet, Inc. | $19,616 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Brighten Technologies LLC | $3,395 | 4 | 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.banderaisd.net
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.