JCSD-Equipment-2728
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Jones County School District in Ellisville, MS. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Jones County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Ellisville, MS |
| County | Jones |
| Form 470 number | 270004130 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 414 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 1 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 414 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 97 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 97 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Jones County School District is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of network switches and wireless access points at three high school entities.
Read the applicant's full note
Equipment includes RUCKUS ICX 8200 Series switches and RUCKUS R670 wireless access points or equivalent, including all necessary licensing, support, and accessories. A mandatory vendor walkthrough will be held December 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Proposals are due December 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. See attached RFP for complete specifications and requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Jones County School District had $496,054 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Howard Technology Solutions, Telepak Networks, Inc., Network Cabling Solutions, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Howard Technology Solutions | $318,064 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Telepak Networks, Inc. | $158,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Cabling Solutions, Inc. | $19,590 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Telepak Networks, Inc. | $158,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Business Communications, Inc. | $71,135 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Business Communications, Inc. | $40,030 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Business Communications, Inc. | $40,030 | 6 | 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.jonesk12.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.