SCSD C2 2027 - Networking Equipment
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Stone County School District in Wiggins, MS. Providers can bid until Nov 13, 2026.
| Applicant | Stone County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Wiggins, MS |
| County | Stone |
| Form 470 number | 270002183 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 13, 2026 (23 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 9 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The Stone County School District (SCSD) wishes to upgrade its E-Rate eligible Category 2 network infrastructure across all district facilities. The project encompasses structured Category 6/6a cabling, network switches, wireless access points, wireless controllers, UPS battery backups, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC), and Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS).All vendors must attend the mandatory vendor meeting on November 5th, 2026 at 12:00PM at 214 N. Critz St. Wiggins, MS 39577 to qualify to submit a bid.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 40 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 7 | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 2 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 2000 feet | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 10 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 4000 feet | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 12 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 40 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 40 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 50 feet | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 12000 feet | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 15 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 140 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 2000 feet | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 140 each | 7 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 4000 feet | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 3600 feet | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 30 each | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 50 feet | 7 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 7 |
4 more lines in the Form 470.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Stone County School District had $949,344 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Howard Technology Solutions, BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Howard Technology Solutions | $440,976 | 5 | Apr 1, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Howard Technology Solutions | $440,976 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $67,392 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $59,760 | 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)
Applicant website: stoneschools.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.