Marian High School C2 FY 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Marian High School in Mishawaka, IN. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Marian High School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Mishawaka, IN |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| Form 470 number | 270003773 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
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 | 5 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 2 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 4000 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 2 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 6 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 3 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 4000 feet | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 1 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 5 each | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid.
Read the applicant's full note
All emailed questions should reference this Form 470 number in the subject line of the email.- 3 +/- Switches including all software, cables, connectors (2), modules (6), cords, mounting hardware and any other related items as described in the attached RFP. MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category.- 1 +/- UPSs including all software, battery packs (4), cables, connectors, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items as described in the attached RFP.
MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category.- 1 +/- Racks including all components, panels, doors, shelves, cables, connectors, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items as described in the attached RFP. - 4 +/- 1,000 ft spools of Cat6A Plenum Cabling.________________________________________________________________Questions No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled.
Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Mr. Mark Kirzeder, Technology Director at [contact in the Form 470], no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on December 3, 2026. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website.
It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.________________________________________________________________Proposal DeliveryThe Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.
This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bid should be emailed to the office of Mr. Mark Kirzeder, Technology Director, at [contact in the Form 470], by January 7, 2027 at 2 PM (EST).
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Marian High School had $33,678 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Optimus Technology Company, Comcast Business Communications, Surf Internet Telecom LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Optimus Technology Company | $16,638 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $8,640 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $8,400 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | VisualEdge IT, Inc. | $8,749 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $8,640 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $8,400 | 3 | 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: www.marianhs.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.