E-rate Opportunity
Form 470 - MANCHESTER LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Details
Description
Category 2: The applicant wishes to purchase and have installed the followng:(46) Aruba 1GB JL661A 6300M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Switches or equivalent(128) Cisco Meraki MR44 Access Points or equivalent - They will be replacing existing APs.All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year). 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..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..If operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall NOT include any additional components such as support or management..The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after the 29th day after issuance of the Form 470.; Service Type: Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections
Organization
MANCHESTER LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Contact Information
- Name: Grant Germann
- Email: grantgermann@erate-edplus.com
- Phone: 740-656-0117
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Contact Information: Using provided email from USAC databaseDirect contacts extracted from the bid document (school staff highlighted):
- USAC Database
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Bid Tracking & Management
Current Status:🔍 Needs Review
Priority:Medium
Source Document
Product/Service Categories
These categories help sales professionals understand the type of E-rate opportunity and required supplier qualifications.
- internet access
- broadband
- leased lit fiber
- dark fiber
- network services
- telecommunications
- 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.
- Category Category 2
- USA Telecom Partners Match
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USA Telecom Supplier Partners
7 AvailableHardware ProvidersCisco Systems33%HPE/Aruba31%Dell Technologies28%Aruba22%Networking & TelecommunicationsTPx26%Security & Network ManagementNICE28%Zoom for Government26% - Funding Year 2026
- Deadline 2025-10-23
- Status Active
- Posted Date 2025-09-29
PDF Bid Document
This form contains all bid requirements and specifications
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).
Useful Resources
Need Help?
For questions about this opportunity or the E-rate program in general, contact the USAC's Client Service Bureau:
- Phone: 1-888-203-8100
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET