KX27-47001-C2-Network Equipment
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An E-Rate Form 470 from KIPP Texas Public Schools in Houston, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 19, 2026.
| Applicant | KIPP Texas Public Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| County | Harris County |
| Form 470 number | 270002328 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 19, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 58 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 72 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 909 each | 5 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 529 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
KIPP Texas Public Schools is looking for qualified vendors to provide lifecycle replacements and install the following items (or equivalents) across 5 different sites. This should be a turnkey proposal to replace, install, configure, test, label and inventory the specified components. Please see the RFP for more details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, KIPP Texas Public Schools had $1.4 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Splendid Technology Services, LLC, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Splendid Technology Services, LLC | $937,381 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $481,980 | 7 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $665,081 | 7 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Splendid Technology Services, LLC | $423,889 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Splendid Technology Services, LLC | $970 | 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.