West Branch FY27 470 Cat 2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from West Branch Local School DIST in Beloit, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 23, 2026.
| Applicant | West Branch Local School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Beloit, OH |
| County | Mahoning |
| Form 470 number | 270002668 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 23, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
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 | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 700 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 16 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See attached RFP for detail requirments related to intallation of fiber..The applicant wishes to purchase (no installaton) 16 Meraki MS225-48FP or equivalent switches..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..If operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall NOT include any additional components such as support or management..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, West Branch Local School DIST had $87,640 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from ACCESS Council.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ACCESS Council | $74,770 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | ACCESS Council | $12,870 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ACCESS Council | $118,824 | 6 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ACCESS Council | $72,527 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | ACCESS Council | $12,870 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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)
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.