Springboro FT27 470 Cat 1 and 2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Springboro Comm City SCH DIST in Springboro, OH. Providers can bid until Dec 5, 2026.
| Applicant | Springboro Comm City SCH DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Springboro, OH |
| County | Warren |
| Form 470 number | 270003942 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 5, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 21 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 6 each | 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 6 |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 4 fiber strands | 6 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 374 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The district is seeking a multiyear contract for leased dark fi ber ciruits or leased lit fi ber circuits per the attached Connectivity RFP..The quote and contracts should provide pricing for increasing the bandwidth during the term of the contract..The equipment to connect to the school's network shall be included for lit fiber..The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after 29 days after the date this Form 470 was issued.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The district is seeking to purchase the equipment (or equivalent) listed on the Springboro Equipment and Cost List..All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year).
Read the applicant's full note
If equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent and will work in the existing network or the proposal will not be considered..The bid shall clearly show for each item proposed: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Part#/SKU; Unit Cost and what percent of the cost is eligible under the E-Rate program rules..The bidder shall provide their SPIN in their proposal (or provide documentation that a SPIN has been applied for) and shall provide documentation that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed..SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration..The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after the 29th day after issuance of the Form 470.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Springboro Comm City SCH DIST had $217,700 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Forward Edge, LLC, SouthWest Ohio Computer Association, Windstream Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Forward Edge, LLC | $127,564 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | SouthWest Ohio Computer Association | $61,060 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Forward Edge, LLC | $16,075 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $6,653 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | SouthWest Ohio Computer Association | $6,348 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Forward Edge, LLC | $147,533 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | SouthWest Ohio Computer Association | $61,060 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Forward Edge, LLC | $15,712 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | SouthWest Ohio Computer Association | $7,500 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Windstream Communications, LLC | $6,657 | 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)
Applicant website: www.springboro.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.