Okeechobee Co. SD-FY2027-470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Okeechobee County School DIST in Okeechobee, FL. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Okeechobee County School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Okeechobee, FL |
| County | Okeechobee |
| Form 470 number | 270002841 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 13 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 2 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 2 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 30 feet | 13 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 6 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 6 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 15 each | 13 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 15 each | 13 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 10 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 30 each | 13 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
There are two RFPs. 1. Switch-RFP:Please see attached RFP titled-"Okeechobee_FY2027_RFP_CAT2_Switches_Final" for a complete list of all requirements.
Read the applicant's full note
Please see attached Equipment bid list titled-"FY2027_Okeechobee Co SD_ERATE_ Switches_ CAT2 Equipment Bid List_Final" for a complete list of all equipment.Switches- Approx. 15 in total.Modules- Approx. 45 in total.Cabling/Related Components- Approx. 30 in total.Licenses for Switch- Approx. 15 in total.2. Structured Cabling-RFP:Please see attached RFP titled-"Okeechobee Co.
SD_FY2027_RFP_CAT2_Structured Cabling_Final" for a complete list of all requirements. Please see attached Equipment bid list titled-"FY2027_Okeechobee Co SD_ERATE_ Cabling_ CAT2 Equipment Bid List_Final" for a complete list of all equipment.Cabling- Approx. 30 in total.Connectors- Approx. 32 in total.Related Components- Approx.
12 in total.Proposed equipment and their pricing must be quoted in the format that is broken out on each of the CAT2 equipment lists and be valid for a minimum of two years. The district reserves the right to reject any or all submitted proposals. Please see State & Local procurement Restrictions' & bid submitted must meet state and Local procurement Restrictions.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Okeechobee County School DIST had $275,839 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Universal Cabling Systems, Inc., Wanrack LLC, CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. | $122,665 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $122,602 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $30,572 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $1.5 million | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink-Embarq Florida, Inc. (FKA Embarq) | $93,360 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. | $39,603 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CenturyLink Qwest Communications Company, LLC | $30,572 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. | $27,690 | 2 | Sep 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.