Mentor FY 27 Cat 2 Licenses
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Mentor School District in Mentor, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 26, 2026.
| Applicant | Mentor School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Mentor, OH |
| County | Lake |
| Form 470 number | 270002953 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 26, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 13 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 63 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 660 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
SEEKING ARUBA OR EQUIVALENT CLOUD MANAGEMENT FOR 660 APS AND 63 SWITCHES TO INCLUDE ONE YEAR LICENSES
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Mentor School District had $195,975 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Laketec Communications, Inc., Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet).
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $76,140 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Laketec Communications, Inc. | $46,740 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet) | $43,080 | 6 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Laketec Communications, Inc. | $30,015 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $76,140 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Laketec Communications, Inc. | $49,890 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet) | $43,080 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Laketec Communications, Inc. | $11,407 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
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.