SISD- Lit and Dark Fiber WAN Services
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Socorro INDEP School District in EL PASO, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Socorro INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | EL PASO, TX |
| County | El Paso |
| Form 470 number | 270004236 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 61 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 96 fiber strands | 59 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 96 each | 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 59 |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 2 each | 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 59 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Timeline Legal Advertisement for RFP: November 10, 2026Form 470 Posting: November 10, 2026Vendor Question Deadline: November 30, 2026Bid Opening: December 10, 2026Board Approval: February 16, 2027The district anticipates seeking Category One E-Rate discounts.
Documents and links named in this request: www.sisd.net/o/sisd//page/sisd-e-bid-system-and-supplier-registration
Read the applicant's full note
Respondents must comply with all FCC and USAC requirements, including cost allocation, eligible services, lowest corresponding price, Form 470 bidding, special construction non-discount payment options, invoicing, documentation, and PIA review.PurposeSocorro ISD seeks proposals for Leased Lit Fiber or Leased Dark Fiber services for Funding Year 2027 that meet operational, technical, scalability, reliability, and E-Rate requirements.The turnkey solution must provide secure, reliable, scalable connectivity between campuses, non-instructional facilities (NIFs), and network hubs, with capacity for growth over the contract and renewal terms.
The proposed contract shall include an initial five-year term with the option to extend with four additional (5) five-year terms.Services RequestedProposals may be for Leased Lit Fiber or Leased Dark Fiber and will be evaluated independently on lifecycle cost, technical capability, scalability, resiliency, and E-Rate eligibility.
Each proposal must identify the option offered and include all costs, assumptions, and service commitments for a complete end-to-end turnkey solution.Sites: Up to 59 eligible sites with 48 WAN connections (some shared). Proposals must address shared connections and describe procedures, timelines, and pricing for site additions, removals, relocations, and move/add/change (MAC) requests, consistent with initial deployment pricing.Submit proposals at:www.sisd.net/o/sisd//page/sisd-e-bid-system-and-supplier-registration
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Socorro INDEP School District had $3.1 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Advanced Network Management, Inc., Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $2.1 million | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $546,624 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $234,141 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $115,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $71,988 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $700,212 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Management, Inc. | $118,139 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $71,988 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.SISD.NET
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.