NC Department of Public Instruction C2 RFP - 24-RQ220144-NM C2 - 2027
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from NC Dept of Public Instruction in Raleigh, NC. Providers can bid until Oct 30, 2026.
| Applicant | NC Dept of Public Instruction |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| County | Wake County |
| Form 470 number | 270001362 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 30, 2026 (9 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3000 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
SEE RFPThe current Form 470 format requires the unit quantity. This procurement is bid on the quantity of one (1) to establish a unit contract price. However, over the contract period and with up to 3000 potential entities, purchased quantities will vary greatly. Since 2015, over $534 million has been requested as the pre-discount cost for E-Rate eligible equipment and services using the NCDPI State Master Contracts.Note: NCDPI is not the Billed Entity - participating Public School Units (PSUs) and libraries file their own 471.* Wireless Network Equipment: See RFP - high-density, high-throughput, reliable, Wi-Fi access in all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Ethernet Switching Equipment: See RFP - switching equipment to support high-density Wi-Fi access in all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Caching Solutions: See RFP - caching solution to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Cable, Cable Installation, Verification, Testing, Termination and related services: See RFP - cable (et al) to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Installation, Activation, and Initial Configuration: See RFP - professional services to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* Other eligible products/services under Internal Connections (IC): See RFP - support for E-Rate eligible Category 2 products/services to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* MIBS (Managed Internal Broadband Services): See RFP - Services provided by a third party for the operation, management, and monitoring of eligible broadband internal connections to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.* BMIC (Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections): See RFP - repair and upkeep of eligible internal connections to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Caching And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Routers | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 3000 | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 1 feet | 3000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 1 feet | 3000 | |
| Network maintenance | Caching | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Leased Equipment | 3000 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 3000 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, NC Dept of Public Instruction had $4.2 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 84% E-Rate discount, from MCNC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | MCNC | $1.4 million | 6 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCNC | $1.1 million | 6 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCNC | $671,268 | 6 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCNC | $614,100 | 6 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCNC | $426,972 | 6 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MCNC | $23,088 | 6 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | NC Office of Information Technology Services | $5.6 million | 12 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | NC Office of Information Technology Services | $3.7 million | 12 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | NC Office of Information Technology Services | $2.5 million | 12 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | NC Office of Information Technology Services | $1.9 million | 12 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | NC Office of Information Technology Services | $73,008 | 12 | 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)
Applicant website: sci.fi.ncsu.edu/
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.