Line Item 1: Firewall, Components, and Software & Licenses. See RFP for details.Line Item 2: Software & Licenses (w/Firewall purchase). See RFP for details.Line Item 3: MIBS (if needed). See RFP for details.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.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Firewall Service and Components — quantity 1 Each for 3 entities; manufacturer: Meraki 3. Category 2 · Managed Internal Broadband Services · Existing Equipment — 3 entities

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001388/141453/22783429-RFP%20270001388_Addendum%201_M%20and%20C%20Error.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-20) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001388/141453/22779753-RFP%20270001388_Final.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-20)

All interested service providers must review the associated RFP(s) located at https://erate.esc12.net. Vendors must register for a login in this system and new accounts are set up within 24 hours. All vendors with a valid SPIN or temporary SPIN provided by USAC will be approved. All proposals must be submitted electronically in this RFP system. In addition, all questions must be asked as part of this RFP and will be answered and posted publicly as addenda. If proposals are submitted outside of this RFP system, they may be deemed non-responsive. All vendors need to review the RFP webpage often to view all changes and addenda that are posted. All proposals submitted must comply with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Guidelines found in Module 5: Purchasing.

Billed entity: SHINER INDEP SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 141453 FCC Registration Number: 0011858966 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 3 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Susan Vardeman · 254-297-2905 · [email protected]

ESC Region 12 E-Rate Consulting · CRN 16062048 · 254-297-2920 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001388/141453/22783439-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001388_CERTIFIED.pdf