SM - Internal Connections FY 27
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from City of Brownsville - BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM in Brownsville, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 25, 2026.
| Applicant | City of Brownsville - BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Brownsville, TX |
| County | Cameron |
| Form 470 number | 270002878 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 25, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 12 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Routers | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 2 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Vendor mus be a holder of the State of Texas DIR contract. Vendor must comply with all the City of Brownsville procurement guidelines.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, City of Brownsville - BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM had $25,128 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from SmartCom Telephone, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $25,128 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $25,128 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $25,128 | 4 | 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)
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.