Long Beach Unified School District FY27 MDF/IDF Switch Replacement
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Long Beach UNIF School DIST in Long Beach, CA. Providers can bid until Oct 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Long Beach UNIF School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Form 470 number | 270001443 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 30, 2026 (9 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 89 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Project Name & Number: Long Beach Unified School District BID NO. 2627-006-RFP MDF/IDF Switch Replacement Project (E-Rate Funding Year 2027) Please refer to the Long Beach Unified School District BID NO. 2627-006-RFP MDF/IDF Switch Replacement Project (E-Rate Funding Year 2027) RFP for the school district's specifications. Quantities outlined in service request section of this Form 470 are approximate. The details of equipment and quantities can be located within the district issued RFP. Service providers responding to district issued RFP should clearly identify E-rate Eligible and E-rate Ineligible equipment and pricing. This RFP can be located at portal.usac.org or Long Beach Unified School district vendor portal on planetbids.com. For access to EPC, please visit usac.org and follow the guidelines required. Proposals are to be submitted and uploaded electronically via the District's Online Vendor Portal on PlanetBids, no later than, 11/13/2026 2:00PM PST, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. All questions regarding the RFP are due by October 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids.com MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Job Walk/Site Visit 10/13/2026 at 12:30PM PST Wilson High School 4400 E. 10th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804. Any proposed alternate, or equal products and services to be submitted should follow guidelines listed in the RFP
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 59 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 11 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 88 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 88 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 141 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 194 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 6243 feet | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 162 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 162 each | 88 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 131 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 38 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 11 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 28 feet | 88 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 38 each | 88 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 119 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 59 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 12 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 131 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 141 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 91 each | 88 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 28 feet | 88 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 2 each | 88 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 194 each | 88 |
3 more lines in the Form 470.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Long Beach UNIF School DIST had $3.0 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Veterans Commuincations Services Inc, Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Granite Telecommunications, LLC, Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Veterans Commuincations Services Inc | $2.2 million | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $633,412 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Granite Telecommunications, LLC | $83,282 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $66,300 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Veterans Commuincations Services Inc | $2.0 million | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $630,621 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Granite Telecommunications, LLC | $83,054 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $66,150 | 5 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.