Polk Co. SD-FY2027-470 CAT1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from The School Board of Polk County, Florida in Bartow, FL. Providers can bid until Nov 18, 2026.
| Applicant | The School Board of Polk County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bartow, FL |
| County | Polk |
| Form 470 number | 270002367 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 18, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 153 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 50 Gbps to 75 Gbps | 153 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Internet Access Service via Fiber-Please see ITB (RFP) titled- "FY2027_Polk Co_011 DW 0127_Internet Access Service_ E Rate ITB_Final" for details.Proposed service and their pricing must be quoted in the format that is broken out in the ITB.Please note that due to limitations of the Form 470's drop down bandwidth options, the correct bandwidth minimum and maximum capacity is 60Gbps.All documents associated with 011_DW_0127, including the Drug Free Workplace, Reference Request and Addendum Acknowledgment Form must be completed and returned with the bid.
Read the applicant's full note
Failure to do so may result in a disqualification of bid.The School Board of Polk County, Florida reserves the right to reject any or all submitted proposals. Please see State & Local procurement Restrictions' & bid submitted must meet state statutes and board policies as stated in ITB.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, The School Board of Polk County, Florida had $775,633 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from United Data Technologies, Inc., Wanrack LLC, Frontier Florida LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | United Data Technologies, Inc. | $375,712 | 9 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $232,489 | 12 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Frontier Florida LLC | $87,184 | 8 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $80,248 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | MCS of Tampa, Inc. | $1.5 million | 9 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $183,612 | 12 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Frontier Florida LLC | $81,480 | 8 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Office Management Systems, Inc. | $69,531 | 10 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $62,402 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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: polkschoolsfl.com/
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.