Lima FY27 470 Cat 2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Lima City School District in Lima, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Lima City School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lima, OH |
| County | Allen |
| Form 470 number | 270002723 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 10 |
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 | 20 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The applicant wishes to purchase 20 Eaton 9Px1500RT or equivalent UPS's..All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year).
Read the applicant's full note
If equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent and will work in the existing network or the proposal will not be considered..If operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall NOT include any additional components such as support or management..The bid shall clearly show for each item proposed: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Part#/SKU; Unit Cost and what percent of the cost is eligible under the E-Rate program rules..The bidder shall provide their SPIN in their proposal (or provide documentation that a SPIN has been applied for) and shall provide documentation that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed..SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration..The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after the 29th day after issuance of the Form 470.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lima City School District had $286,328 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Yes Learning and Computer Center, Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative, CDW Government LLC, Data Center Warehouse.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Yes Learning and Computer Center | $180,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative | $50,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $30,009 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Data Center Warehouse | $25,319 | 6 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Yes Learning and Computer Center | $149,838 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative | $58,212 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Yes Learning and Computer Center | $26,160 | 1 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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: limacityschools.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.