SpringBranchISD470FY2027C2 - Wired and Wireless Network Equipment
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Spring Branch ISD in Houston, TX. Providers can bid until Oct 26, 2026.
| Applicant | Spring Branch ISD |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| County | Harris County |
| Form 470 number | 270000588 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 26, 2026 (5 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 70 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See specifics of individual components in RFP documents.SBISD seeks proposals from qualified vendors for Wired and Wireless Network Equipment. Please see the attached RFP# 17031 documents for details about this request for products/services and instructions for submitting questions and proposals. Important Information: Due to the way EPC has been created with the service category questions, please consider information drafted into quantities, fields, and units as an educated guess at a minimum for the issuance of this Form 470. All quantities are estimates as solutions proposed by service providers to meet the minimum specifications required may necessitate differing quantities. Please refer to the RFP for full specifications and requirements.Pre-proposal conference is September 16, 2026 11 A.M. (CT). Link to electronic bidding system (IonWave) > https://springbranchisd.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. *Vendors must click on Supplier Registration and register prior to receiving access to the solicitation documents. Last day for written questions is September 22, 2026. All proposals must be sealed and received by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. Any proposal received later than the specified time shall be disqualified. Late responses will not be accepted in any form or fashion. See RFP documents/IonWave for details about Pre-Proposal Conference, due date for questions, and submission instructions.Note that the service type Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) and Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) are only as applicable with the Internal Connections solution proposed in the RFP. The District is not soliciting separate bids for BMIC or MIBS.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid Proposals and will be disqualified from consideration.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 1250 each | 71 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 10000 feet | 71 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 15000 each | 71 | |
| Network maintenance | Routers | 2 each | 71 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 5000 each | 71 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 100 each | 71 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 15000 each | 71 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 5500 each | 71 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1250 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5500 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 10000 feet | 71 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 100 each | 71 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 5000 each | 71 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Spring Branch ISD had $881,588 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Sequel Data Systems, Inc., PS Lightwave, LLC, Zayo Group, LLC, Cogent Communications, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Sequel Data Systems, Inc. | $421,767 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | PS Lightwave, LLC | $388,266 | 1 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $52,356 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cogent Communications, Inc. | $19,200 | 5 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Prescriptive Data Solutions, llc | $1.3 million | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Phonoscope Light Wave, INC | $337,669 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Phonoscope Light Wave, INC | $98,352 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $52,356 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cogent Communications, Inc. | $19,200 | 5 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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.springbranchisd.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.