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Form 470 - THOMAS EDISON CHARTER ACADEMY

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Description

Category 2: Due to changes in the equipment requirements. this Form 470/RFP replaces existing TECA RFP for Local Area Network Equipment Issued September 18, 2025, and starts a new 28 day clock. TECA has added switches, increased the number of wireless access points and UPS equipment.; Service Type: Internal Connections

Organization

THOMAS EDISON CHARTER ACADEMY

Application: 260001900

Contact Information

  • Name: Rich Tunheim
  • Email: tunheim@sonic.net
  • Phone: 707-228-9357
  • Contact Information: Using provided email from USAC database

    Direct contacts extracted from the bid document (school staff highlighted):
  • Bid Tracking & Management
    Current Status:
    🔍 Needs Review
    Priority:
    Medium

Source Document

View Official Bid Document (PDF) Form 470 Certified PDF
This is the official bid document from USAC containing all requirements and specifications.

Product/Service Categories

These categories help sales professionals understand the type of E-rate opportunity and required supplier qualifications.

External Connectivity Connects schools/libraries to the internet
  • internet access
  • broadband
  • leased lit fiber
  • dark fiber
  • network services
  • telecommunications
Internal Networking Equipment within buildings
  • internal connections
  • basic maintenance
  • managed internal
  • network equipment
Sales Tip:

Category 1 opportunities focus on connectivity services that bring internet TO the school/library building. This includes broadband, internet access, and other external connectivity.

Category 2 opportunities deal with equipment and services INSIDE the building, such as routers, switches, and Wi-Fi.

Related Applications 1

Other Form 470 applications from this organization with the same deadline date.

Form 470: 260001567 View
Category 2

Bid Management
Key Information
  • Category Category 2
  • USA Telecom Partners Match
  • USA Telecom Supplier Partners
    6 Available
    Hardware Providers
    Cisco Systems
    33%
    HPE/Aruba
    31%
    Dell Technologies
    28%
    Networking & Telecommunications
    TPx
    26%
    Security & Network Management
    NICE
    28%
    Zoom for Government
    26%
  • Funding Year 2026
  • Deadline 2025-10-24
  • Status Active
  • Posted Date 2025-09-29
Application / Bid Document
PDF Bid Document

This form contains all bid requirements and specifications

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E-rate Program Information

The E-rate Program is a federal program that helps schools and libraries obtain affordable broadband and telecommunications services. The program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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