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Form 470 - KERENS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Description

Category 1: FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFP located at https://erate.esc12.net/R12/. For all of the items/services listed in this Form 470, the following applies: When submitting proposals, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better and/or more cost effective. Any request for installation/configuration and Technical support is dependent on the needs of the service requested. Any installation that is eligible for installment payments is requested to be paid out over 4 years.; Service Type: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access

Organization

KERENS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Application: 260001485

Contact Information

  • Name: Suzanne Ferrero
  • Email: sferrero@esc12.net
  • Phone: 254-297-2926
  • 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 1
  • USA Telecom Partners Match
  • USA Telecom Supplier Partners
    4 Available
    Networking & Telecommunications
    Breezeline
    26%
    TPx
    24%
    ViaSat
    22%
    Nextiva
    20%
  • 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

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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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