Poland FY27 470 Cat 2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Poland Local Schools in Poland, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Poland Local Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Poland, OH |
| County | Mahoning |
| Form 470 number | 270001886 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 9, 2026 (19 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The applicant wishes to purchase and have installed the following Extreme Networks equipment or equivalent:Qty. Part Number5 5420F-48P-4XE1 5420F-48P-4XL4 5420F-16MW-32P-4XE10 XN-ACPWR-1200W-FB10 100616 10302-C1 10303-C4 10304-C9 10G-DACP-SFPZ5M10 USK12-STD-B-S-C-EW-5Y.All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year). If equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent and will work in the existing network or the proposal will not be considered..The bid shall clearly show for each item proposed: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Part#/SKU; Unit Cost and what percent of the cost is eligible under the E-Rate program rules..The bidder shall provide their SPIN in their proposal (or provide documentation that a SPIN has been applied for) and shall provide documentation that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed..SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration..The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after the 29th day after issuance of the Form 470.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Poland Local Schools had $134,511 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from ACCESS Council, Forward Edge, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ACCESS Council | $69,442 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Forward Edge, LLC | $53,278 | 12 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Forward Edge, LLC | $11,791 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Forward Edge, LLC | $78,264 | 1 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ACCESS Council | $69,442 | 2 | 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.