Washinton USD FY27 C2 Network Electronics
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Washington Unified School District in Fresno, CA. Providers can bid until Nov 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Washington Unified School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Fresno, CA |
| County | Fresno |
| Form 470 number | 270000290 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 10, 2026 (20 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 9 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Send bids to: [email protected] AND [email protected] by December 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST. Please reference Washington USD C2 470 #270000290 in the subject line. The applicant is seeking Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses, Racks and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections for above serving for 9 sites. Multiple function and service types have been added as well as quantities increased as a precaution in the event that any services may be reclassified by USAC as needed during the application review process. The applicant has standardized on the Fortinet and Panduit platforms; however, equivalent products are acceptable. If proposing an equivalent product, please submit data verifying equivalency with proposal. Vendor Selection Criteria: The applicant will abide by USAC/E-rate rules relative to selection criteria. Specifically, the applicant will use the price is the highest weight in their evaluations to follow the requirements of the FCC (price being primary factor FCC 54.503) Selection Criteria will be (but not limited to): 1. Cost of eligible goods and services (the highest weights) 2. Cost of ineligible goods and services 3. Vendor quote accurate relative to the RFP and meets technical specifications and design or bid requirements 4. Experience with E-Rate/District/References 5. Financial stability. Vendor Information requests must reference this Form 470 number and should be emailed to the Technical Contact listed on this form no later than 10 AM PST November 12, 2026. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. Any questions and responses will be posted as an addendum on the 470 posting. All potential bidders are encouraged to follow this record to see news related to it in their news feed. Service Providers submitting proposals in response to this FCC Form 470 must be in compliance with the rules and orders governed by the FCC. Failure to be in compliance and remain in compliance may result in the denial of discount funding.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 110 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Racks | 110 each | 4 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 9 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Washington Unified School District had $423,511 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from CVIN, LLC, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Gigakom.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | CVIN, LLC | $385,308 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Fresno County Superintendent of Schools | $36,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Gigakom | $2,203 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $214,900 | 8 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Phone, LLC | $152,040 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fresno County Superintendent of Schools | $36,000 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Gigakom | $2,203 | 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.wusd.ws
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.