Wireless Upgrade Summer of 2027
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Carey Exempted VLG School DIST in Carey, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Carey Exempted VLG School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Carey, OH |
| County | Wyandot |
| Form 470 number | 270001396 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 107 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
We have an Extreme Networks backbone and would like to stick with the same brand throughout.
Read the applicant's full note
We are looking for the following equipment, licensing and professional services:(1) 102 - AP4020s(2) 5 - AP5020s(3) 5 - Indoor Mounts(4) 107 - Extreme Platform One Licensing for APs(5) 30 - License Upgrade for our existing Extreme Switches so everything can be on the Extreme Platform One(6) 2 - License Upgrades for our existing Core Switches so everything can be on the Extreme Platform One(7) Professional Services to configure and fine-tune the wireless networks.All equipment shall be in new condition and include at minimum a full 1 year replacement warranty.
All bidders are required to do a walk-through before a proposal will be considered. If equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent and will function properly in our environment or the proposal will not be considered.
The bidder shall provide their SPIN in their proposal and shall provide documentation that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed. If an operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall not include any additional components such as support or management. Complete descriptive literature must accompany equivalent bids.
Samples will be requested if necessary. Bid price shall include delivery to the point of use. Where is shall be deemed necessary by school officials, the successful bidder shall be prepared to provide instruction in use and care of equipment delivered in both written form and on a demonstration basis. Optional accessories necessary for the basic use of equipment shall be included in the base bid.
Such accessories not necessary for the basic use but deemed desirable shall be included as an alternative bid with a complete description. Delivery date is a part of the bid and must be submitted on the bid form at the time of bidding. All bids shall be submitted addressed to Makalia Weber and be placed in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the words "Carey Exempted Village Schools Access Point Upgrade Summer 2027", a detailed bid, and the name of the bidder.
The deadline for submitting a proposal will be midnight of February 3rd, 2027. The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received after that day. The bid opening will take place on Friday, February 5th, 2027 at 9AM in the Board of Education Offices.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Carey Exempted VLG School DIST had $33,600 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative | $33,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative | $30,000 | 3 | 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: careyschools.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.