Lauderdale County School District 2027 C2470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Lauderdale County School District in Meridian, MS. Providers can bid until Nov 26, 2026.
| Applicant | Lauderdale County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Meridian, MS |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Form 470 number | 270003001 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 26, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 17 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 360 each | 17 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 20 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 610 each | 17 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 322000 feet | 17 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 160 each | 17 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 180 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 17 | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 17 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 322000 feet | 17 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 32 each | 17 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 160 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 180 each | 17 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 1 each | 17 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 20 each | 17 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 622 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 660 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 360 each | 17 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 32 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 660 each | 17 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 622 each | 17 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 610 each | 17 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please see RFP. Please note mandatory vendor meeting date and time. If you are having difficulty downloading the RFP from EPC, please email [contact in the Form 470] for a copy of the documents.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lauderdale County School District had $188,419 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Southern Light, LLC, Innovative Software, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Southern Light, LLC | $169,426 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Innovative Software, Inc. | $16,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Innovative Software, Inc. | $2,193 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Innovative Software, Inc. | $189,374 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Southern Light, LLC | $169,426 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Innovative Software, Inc. | $16,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Innovative Software, Inc. | $1,771 | 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.