Nashoba-FY2026
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Nashoba REG School District in Bolton, MA. Providers can bid until Nov 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Nashoba REG School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bolton, MA |
| County | Middlesex |
| Form 470 number | 270001034 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 3, 2026 (13 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
Internet access (Category 1)
ALL QUESTIONS/BIDS SHOULD BE SENT TO [email protected] the following Internet/WAN connections:1. Fiber Internet Access - 5Gbps or similar/upgradeLocation - Nashoba Regional High school (12 Green Road, Bolton, MA, 01740)2. Fiber WAN (Wide Area Network) connections, EVPL or equivalent, to Nashoba Regional High School, quantity 6, 3Gbps or similar/upgrade for each of the 6 connections: Location 1 - Mary Rowlandson Elementary School (103 Hollywood Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523)Location 2 - Luther Burbank Middle School (1 Hollywood Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523)Location 3 - Florence Sawyer School (100 Mechanic St, Bolton, MA 01740)Location 4 - Florence Sawyer School Emerson Wing (50 Mechanic St, Bolton, MA 01740)Location 5 - Center School (403 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775)Location 6 - Hale Middle School (55 Hartley Rd, Stow, MA 01775)3. Fiber Hub Port, quantity 2, 10GB or similar/upgrade for each.Location - Nashoba Regional High school (12 Green Road, Bolton, MA, 01740)Seeking IP block of 30 or similar.Seeking separate pricing for DDoS mitigation or equivalent.Request includes all other necessary Internet related services.Pricing for regulatory fees and similar should be provided (estimations are acceptable).Installation (including special construction), Initial Configuration, Maintenance and Technical Support are potential requests if needed.Please note, service to Nashoba Regional High School (12 Green Road, Bolton, MA, 01740) will be for a NEW building. The new high school will be constructed at the same address as the old/existing high school.Installation and related work shall begin approximately March 2027, with all Internet and WAN services fully installed, tested, and operational no later than June 1, 2027. Bidders shall coordinate all installation activities with the District to accommodate this transition.District is seeking a 36-month agreement or similar, starting July 1, 2027. District is seeking one vendor to provide BOTH Internet and WAN connections. Bids that do not include costs for both services will be disqualified.
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
ALL QUESTIONS/BIDS SHOULD BE SENT TO [email protected] quantity 240 3-year access point license renewals, Sub-1S-3Y-E or equivalent.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration at the discretion of the applicant as will quotes that do not specifically address ALL listed equipment/services in this request.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 240 each | 7 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 9 each | 2048.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 7 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 240 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Nashoba REG School District had $604,560 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from ePlus Technology, Inc., Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ePlus Technology, Inc. | $473,746 | 10 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $130,813 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $138,884 | 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.