Polk Co. SD-FY2027-470 CAT2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from The School Board of Polk County, Florida in Bartow, FL. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | The School Board of Polk County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bartow, FL |
| County | Polk |
| Form 470 number | 270004003 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 153 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 5 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 170 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 165 each | 153 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Leased Equipment | 153 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 835 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 6 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 80 each | 153 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 8515 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 970 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 8515 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 165 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 39 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 50 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 13 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 834 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 13 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 13 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1940 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 970 each | 153 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1820 each | 153 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please see attached ITB (RFP) titled-"FY2027_Polk_012 DW 0127_ Network Infr Equip and Soft E Rate_ITB_FINAL" for a complete list of all requirements.
Read the applicant's full note
Please note that this ITB is divided into four (4) groups.Group A: Wireless Access PointsPlease see attached Equipment bid list titled-"FY2027_Polk_Addendum B. Bid Form _ Group A _ WAPs" for a complete list of all equipment.WAPs- Approx. 1009 in total.Licenses/ BMIC- Approx. 8515 in total.Related Components- Approx. 1130 in total.Group B: Network SwitchesPlease see attached Equipment bid list titled-"FY2027_Polk_Addendum C.
Bid Form _ Group B _ Switches" for a complete list of all equipment.Switches- Approx. 983 in total.Licenses/ BMIC- Approx. 983 in total.Transceivers- Approx. 2079 in total.Modules- Approx. 1940 in total.Racks- Approx. 19 in total.Group C: Firewall Replacement SolutionPlease see attached Equipment bid list titled-"FY2027_Polk_Addendum E.
Bid Form _ Group C _ Firewall" for a complete list of all equipment. Firewall- Approx. 2 in total.Licenses/ BMIC- Approx. 10 in total.Group D: Firewall MIBS (Managed Internal Broadband Services)Please see attached Bid Form titled-"FY2027_Polk_Addendum G. Bid Form _ Group D _ Firewall MIBS".Proposed equipment and their pricing must be quoted in the format that is broken out on each of the Group Equipment Bid Forms (CAT2 equipment list) and be valid for a minimum of two years.
All documents associated with 012_DW_0127, including Bidder Acknowledgement, E-Rate Supplemental Terms & Conditions, Reference Request Form, Form Contract Addendum, Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services, and Affidavit Regarding Foreign Countries of Concern must be completed and returned with the bid.
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.