YR30-470-ERIE-C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Erie Elementary Charter School in Chicago, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Erie Elementary Charter School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| County | Cook |
| Form 470 number | 270002442 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** Form 470 figures are estimates. Erie Elementary Charter School is seeking competitive proposals for the following Category 2 network equipment.
Read the applicant's full note
Equipment must, at a minimum, meet the following specifications or their equivalent:Hardware only purchase of optical transceiver modules. No installation, configuration, or professional services are requested.- +/-4 Meraki brand Optical Transceiver Modules, SKU MA-SFP-10GB-SR, Single Mode, or equivalent.- +/-4 Proline Optical Transceiver Modules, SKU MA-SFP-10GB-LR-PRO, Single Mode, or equivalent.The school is requesting separate pricing for both models for consideration.
A total of four (4) modules will be purchased, not four of each model. All proposed equipment must be compatible with existing Cisco Meraki MS250 switches utilizing OS2 single-mode fiber.**Note:** Any E-Rate ineligible products, services, or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid/quote.
Vendor must provide eligibility percentages for portions of plans that are deemed ineligible. Proposer's response must include hardware and any applicable warranty requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Erie Elementary Charter School had $41,838 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Optimus Technology Company, AT&T Corp., Comcast Cable Communications, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Optimus Technology Company | $26,371 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Corp. | $12,144 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $3,324 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | 22Vets LLC | $19,145 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Corp. | $12,104 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $3,315 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.