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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

Application: 260001847

Contact Information

  • Name: Grant Germann
  • Email: grantgermann@erate-edplus.com
  • Phone: 740-656-0117
  • 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.

Bid Management
Key Information
  • Category Category 2
  • USA Telecom Partners Match
  • USA Telecom Supplier Partners
    7 Available
    Hardware Providers
    Cisco Systems
    33%
    HPE/Aruba
    31%
    Dell Technologies
    28%
    Aruba
    22%
    Networking & Telecommunications
    TPx
    26%
    Security & Network Management
    NICE
    28%
    Zoom for Government
    26%
  • Funding Year 2026
  • Deadline 2025-10-23
  • Status Active
  • Posted Date 2025-09-29
Application / Bid Document
PDF Bid Document

This form contains all bid requirements and specifications

Generate Email Template Create a pre-filled email for Info@usatelecom.us with opportunity details

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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