Northwest 2027 Cat 2 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Northwest School District in Jackson, MI. Providers can bid until Nov 12, 2026.
| Applicant | Northwest School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Jackson, MI |
| County | Jackson |
| Form 470 number | 270002108 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 12, 2026 (22 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD) on behalf of Northwest School District is accepting proposals for the specified equipment, along with any necessary licensing or components needed for the equipment to properly function. In the event that a necessary component or licensing is not specifically called out in this document, the bidder is requested to include it. All switching hardware requested in this RFP will be utilized at the access layer. The proposed solution shall include any licensing that is necessary to operate at this layer. The proposal must also specifically note whether the specified licensing is perpetual or requires a renewal.If proposing the requested Cisco hardware then the bidder shall include alternate pricing for 5 and 7 year terms for Cisco DNA Essentials licensing. If proposing alternate equipment then please include appropriate terms for any equivalent licensing.Requested equipment includes:3: C93L-MGIG-BUN-EDU (C9300L-48UXG4X-EDU)3: 1100W Secondary power supply3: C9300L-STACK-KIT (For C93L-MGIG-BUN-EDThe sole point of contact concerning this solicitation is: Brad HessJackson County Intermediate School District6700 Browns Lake RoadJackson, MI 49201Attn: Northwest Community Schools Switching UpgradeProposals must be delivered to Brad Hess, and received prior to this deadline to the address noted above. E-mails will be accepted. Submit email responses to [email protected] Technical Questions Deadline: November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.Proposal Due Date: November 20, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.All Vendors must have an E-rate SPIN designation, please include the SPIN# in your response.Specifications and requirements are included in the attached RFP. This RFP packet will be available on our website at the following link, http://www.jcisd.org, under the About Us/Proposals/Bids tab. Vendors are responsible for obtaining any updates or amendments to the RFP from the website.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 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.