TCSD FY2728 Equipment
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Tate County School District in Coldwater, MS. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Tate County School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Coldwater, MS |
| County | Tate |
| Form 470 number | 270004304 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 75 each | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 10 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 48 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 75 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Tate County School District is seeking competitive proposals for the purchase and installation of network switches, wireless access points, and UPS equipment as part of its FY2027-2028 network upgrade project. Please refer to the attached RFP for complete project specifications, mandatory vendor walkthrough information, submission instructions, and requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Tate County School District had $162,972 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Howard Technology Solutions, Telepak Networks, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Howard Technology Solutions | $111,972 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Telepak Networks, Inc. | $51,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Howard Technology Solutions | $160,469 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Telepak Networks, Inc. | $51,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Synergetics Diversified Computer Services, Inc | $21,120 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Datacomm Services Company | $17,260 | 5 | 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.tatecountyschools.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.