Ouachita PSB Category 2 IC FY27
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Ouachita Parish School District in West Monroe, LA. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Ouachita Parish School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | West Monroe, LA |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Form 470 number | 270004109 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 46 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 12 each | 46 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 32 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 32 each | 32 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please quote the following switches and access points. Email quotes to [contact in the Form 470] by December 15, 2026.
Read the applicant's full note
No phone calls.Switches: JuniperQuantity 12 / EX4400-48MP / 12X10G 36X2.5G SWITCH W/ 2X100G (switch)Quantity 12 / S-EX-S-C3-5M2-C-E / ERATE 5YR SW EX S C3 WA VNA COR (license and warranty) Access Points: JuniperQuantity 32 / AP45-US / AP45 INT ANTENNA W/VBLE-US ONLY (access point)Quantity 32 / SUB-2S-5Y-E / ERATE 5YEAR 2 MIST SUBSCRIPTION (license and warranty)
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Ouachita Parish School District had $486,699 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $411,699 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $75,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $411,699 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $75,000 | 3 | 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)
Applicant website: www.opsb.net
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.