StJohnsPrep-C2-FY27
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An E-Rate Form 470 from St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, MA. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | St. John's Preparatory School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Danvers, MA |
| County | Essex |
| Form 470 number | 270004554 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 99999 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 6 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 99999 feet | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 4 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 6 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 6 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 2 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 25 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 25 each | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
ALL QUESTIONS/BIDS SHOULD BE COPIED TO [contact in the Form 470]!*Vendors please read mandatory pre-bid meeting information below carefully*Seeking pricing for approximately 6 new switches with installation and 3-year license/support.
Read the applicant's full note
School prefers Aruba/Cisco/HP brands or equivalent.Seeking pricing for 4 new UPS devices with installation. No preference on manufacturer.Seeking pricing for 2 new wireless controllers with installation and 5-year license/support. No preference on manufacturer.**Mandatory pre-bid meeting must be scheduled no later than Monday, December 7, 2026 with Marissa McLaughlin by emailing [contact in the Form 470].**Proposals received from vendors who do not attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting will be disqualified.Cabling, racks, antennas, connectors, and related components only as needed for equipment purchases and installation.Quantities are approximate.
Request may include configuration, along with any necessary software, licenses, warranties, and fees.Additional items will be determined by individual evaluation. Manufacturer preference may change at applicant's discretion. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, St. John's Preparatory School had $365,263 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Whalley Computer Associates, Inc., Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. | $267,643 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. | $80,400 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $17,220 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. | $84,399 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. | $45,510 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | North Atlantic Networks LLC | $19,140 | 7 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $11,760 | 7 | 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.stjohnsprep.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.