Lowell Area Schools 2027 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Lowell Area Schools in Lowell, MI. Providers can bid until Oct 28, 2026.
| Applicant | Lowell Area Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lowell, MI |
| County | Kent |
| Form 470 number | 270001297 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 28, 2026 (7 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 10 |
Internet access (Category 1)
See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed.
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed. The intention is to apply for core switches under C1 but we are bidding out both ways. Racks are not needed but selected in case there is a bracket needed for equipment. MIBS is selected in case licenses fall under this category.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | feet | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 4 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 57 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 57 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | each | ||
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 3 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps | 10 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lowell Area Schools had $181,829 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Vector Tech Group, Western Tel-com, Inc., Michigan Bell Telephone Company.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $71,040 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $34,430 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $32,330 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Western Tel-com, Inc. | $20,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $14,515 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Michigan Bell Telephone Company | $9,514 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $61,140 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Amcomm Telecommunications Inc. | $29,900 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $10,900 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Michigan Bell Telephone Company | $9,514 | 4 | 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.