E-rate Opportunity
Form 470 - NYOS CHARTER SCHOOLS
Details
Description
Category 1: The school is requesting a multi-year contract with voluntary extensions for internet service with and without a firewall. Pricing is requested in speeds of 2,5 and 10G for a dedicated symmetrical fiber-connected internet circuit to be delivered at 820 W Yager Lane, Austin, TX 78753. Bids must include all eligible and ineligible fees, taxes, services, and components. All ineligible costs, functionality, and equipment must be clearly defined and cost allocated. Any questions should be emailed to Kristi Hayes at Kristi@ecserate.org with the school name and 470# in the subject line. The deadline for submitting a proposal is October 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (Central Time).; Service Type: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access
Organization
NYOS CHARTER SCHOOLS
Contact Information
- Name: Kristi Hayes
- Email: kristi@ecserate.org
- Phone: 225-328-4245
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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 1
- USA Telecom Partners Match
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USA Telecom Supplier Partners
4 AvailableNetworking & TelecommunicationsBreezeline26%TPx24%ViaSat22%Nextiva20% - 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).
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