LLSD FY2027-2028 Cat2 Wired Network MIBS
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Lakewood Local School District in Hebron, OH. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Lakewood Local School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Hebron, OH |
| County | Licking |
| Form 470 number | 270004074 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 4 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Lakewood Local School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for its existing wired network infrastructure, primarily consisting of Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches.The District seeks a shared management arrangement in which District technology personnel retain administrative control while the service provider supplies network monitoring, configuration assistance, troubleshooting, maintenance assistance, and technical support.The District operates four instructional buildings and five non-instructional facilities.
Read the applicant's full note
Services shall apply to eligible network infrastructure in accordance with E-Rate requirements.The requested contract term is one year with up to three optional one-year renewals, exercised solely at the District's discretion.Additional specifications, vendor qualifications, and proposal requirements are included in the attached RFP.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lakewood Local School District had $85,633 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Licking Area Computer Association.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Licking Area Computer Association | $56,868 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Licking Area Computer Association | $28,765 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Licking Area Computer Association | $56,868 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Licking Area Computer Association | $43,758 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Licking Area Computer Association | $28,765 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.