Palestine 470 C2 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Palestine Public Library in Palestine, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Palestine Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library |
| Location | Palestine, TX |
| County | Anderson |
| Form 470 number | 270003448 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 22 feet | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 22 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 8 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 5 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 2 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 5 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 2 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 8 each | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Palestine Public Library, is requesting offers for Category 2 equipment. Wireless Controller is selected out of abundance of caution in case USAC determines the licenses fall under that category. Vendor installation services are required. Please see complete details and specific requirements for submitting a proposal in the associated Form 470 attachment(s).
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Palestine Public Library had $2,999 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from ETEX Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ETEX Communications, LLC | $2,999 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ETEX Communications, LLC | $2,999 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.cityofpalestinetx.com/158/Library
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.