NMUSD470FY2027C2-CORE
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Newport-Mesa UNIF School DIST in COSTA Mesa, CA. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Newport-Mesa UNIF School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | COSTA Mesa, CA |
| County | Orange |
| Form 470 number | 270004419 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 34 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 588 feet | 34 | |
| Network maintenance | Routers | 13 each | 34 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 13 each | 34 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 588 feet | 34 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 13 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 13 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 12 each | 34 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 12 each | 34 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Newport-Mesa Unified School District ("NMUSD" or "the District") is seeking quotes for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 (FY2027) Category 2 Core Network Equipment: One (1) core network switch, twelve (12) enterprise switches, and the optic cabling that connects them, as described in Project Specifications.
Read the applicant's full note
The proposed solution price must include a complete bill of materials, applicable sales tax, applicable shipping, and optional turn-key professional services (installation, configuration, activation, licensing and training). Professional services must be priced separately. Please refer to associated RFP documents for final specifications, quantities and all requirements.
The use of a manufacturer, product brand name or make in the specifications is not intended to restrict Bidders. The specification establishes the character or quality of the article desired. Alternative materials or goods on which responses are submitted must, in all cases be or equal or exceed in every detail to the item specified.
Note, the service type "Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections" (BMIC) is only applicable with the Internal Connections solution proposed within this FCC Form 470. The applicant is not soliciting separate bids for BMIC. All dropdowns of the Form 470 have been selected in case of misclassification and to support offerings that may fall into more than one category.
Please see the Scope of Work and all related attachments for procurement specifics. Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components section of this FCC Form 470 is intended to be a catch-all for any individual specified components within the RFP documents.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Newport-Mesa UNIF School DIST had $1.0 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Resilient Communications Inc, Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Resilient Communications Inc | $535,013 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $410,564 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $59,443 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Resilient Communications Inc | $1.4 million | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $633,795 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $58,882 | 1 | 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.