Northwest 2027 Cabling Cat 2 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Northwest School District in Jackson, MI. Providers can bid until Nov 13, 2026.
| Applicant | Northwest School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Jackson, MI |
| County | Jackson |
| Form 470 number | 270002150 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 13, 2026 (23 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Northwest Community Schools is soliciting bids to upgrade the internal connections between the Districts network wiring closets, as well as upgrade a quantity of network cabinets.The District requests proposals for the installation, testing, and acceptance of the Telecommunications Distribution System described in the attached RFP specifications and drawings by interested persons. Prices quoted shall be all-inclusive and represent complete installation at the sites shown on the RFP drawings and specifications. Any addendums that are issued will be on the District web page and 470. The Vendor shall be responsible for all parts, labor, and all other associated apparatus necessary to completely install, test, and turnover for acceptance to the Customer the Telecommunications Distribution System detailed herein.The buildings that the district is looking for cabling in are as follows: Northwest Elementary School - 3757 Lansing Avenue Jackson MI 49202 Northwest Middle School - 6700 Rives Junction Road Jackson MI 49201 Northwest High School - 4200 Van Horn Road Jackson MI 49201Timeline:1. Intent To Bid Form Deadline - October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.2. Required Vendor Site Visit - October 27, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.3. RFP Technical Questions Deadline November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.4. Proposal Due Date and bid opening November 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.5. Project Completion TBDThe sole point of contact concerning this solicitation is:Brad Hess Jackson County Intermediate School District 6700 Browns Lake RoadJackson, MI 49201 Subject: Northwest Community Schools Structured Cabling and Cabinet UpgradeEmail: [email protected] SPIN must be included.Specifications and requirements are included in attached RFP.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1800 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 5000 feet | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 3 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2025, Northwest School District had $579,220 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from People Driven Technology, Inc.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | People Driven Technology, Inc | $579,220 | 4 | 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.