Rockford Public Schools 2027 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Rockford Public Schools in Rockford, MI. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Rockford Public Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Rockford, MI |
| County | Kent |
| Form 470 number | 270002747 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 18 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed. Racks and connectors were selected in case some part numbers fall under those categories per USAC.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Rockford Public Schools had $120,164 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Arbor Solutions, Inc., Fiber Optic Management, LLC, Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC, Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Arbor Solutions, Inc. | $80,519 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Fiber Optic Management, LLC | $20,175 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC | $13,800 | 2 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $5,670 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Sentinel Technologies, Inc. | $490,268 | 6 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC | $27,600 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Sentinel Technologies, Inc. | $22,886 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fiber Optic Management, LLC | $20,175 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.rockfordschools.org
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.