RP27-47001-Network Equipment
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Richland Library in Columbia, SC. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Richland Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Columbia, SC |
| County | Richland County |
| Form 470 number | 270002514 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 55 each | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 57 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 55 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 55 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 5700 feet | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 2 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 55 each | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 5700 feet | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 57 each | 2 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Richland Library is seeking bids for Access Points and Licenses and Aggregation Switches and licenses. Please see the RFP for complete details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Richland Library had $175,467 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Presidio Networked Solutions LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Presidio Networked Solutions LLC | $175,467 | 10 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Applied Network Consulting Group | $31,595 | 3 | 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)
Applicant website: www.richlandlibrary.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.