2027 16021611 Charter School of the Dunes
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Charter School of the Dunes in Gary, IN. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Charter School of the Dunes |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Gary, IN |
| County | Lake County |
| Form 470 number | 270000948 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 6 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 6 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 35 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 12 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 3 each | 1 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 1 |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 35 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470.
Read the applicant's full note
Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission.The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought.
The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions.The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
(35) HPE R4W01A Access Points or equivalent with Installation and configuration hardware and Care Packs (Warranties)(6) HPE JL807A#ABA Switches or equivalent with installation and configuration hardware and Care Packs (Warranties)(6) HPE J9150D Modules or equivalent with installation and configuration hardware and Care Packs (Warranties)(6) HPE R9D19A Cabling or equivalent with installation and configuration hardware and Care Packs (Warranties)(3) SMT1500RM2UC UPS or equivalent with installation and configuration hardware and Care Packs (Warranties)BMIC(35) HPE R4W01A Access Points(6) HPE JL807A#ABA Switches(6) HPE J9150D Modules----------------------------------------------------------Please submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470.
Read the applicant's full note
Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission. The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.
If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought. The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions. The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.----------------------------------------------------------Charter School of the Dunes7300 Melton RoadGary, IN 46403
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Charter School of the Dunes had $19,942 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from AT&T Enterprises, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $19,942 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $19,942 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $16,830 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Moss Telecommunications Services | $5,100 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.