2027 CAT2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Crest Unified School DIST 479 in Colony, KS. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Crest Unified School DIST 479 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Colony, KS |
| County | Anderson |
| Form 470 number | 270004097 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 29 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
We are seeking proposals for the following equipment and licenses:Access Points:QTY 4: Juniper B-AP47-1S-1Y-E or equivalent (would also appreciate quoting the same QTY of the 5 year bundle as well - B-AP47-1S-5Y-E or equivalent)QTY 29: B-AP36-1S-1Y-E or equivalent (would also appreciate quoting the same QTY of the 5 year bundle as well - B-AP36-1S-5Y-E or equivalent)SwitchesQTY 9: EX4000-48MP or equivalentQTY 9: SUB-EX48-1S-1Y-N or equivalent (please also quote the same QTY of the 5 year SKU - SUB-EX48-1S-5Y-N or equivalent)QTY 2: EX4400-24X or equivalentQTY 2: SUB-EX24-1S-1Y-COR or equivalent (please also quote the same QTY of the 5 year SKU - SUB-EX24-1S-5Y-COR or equivalent)QTY 3: EX4000-12P or equivalentQTY 3: S-EX-S-C1-1M1-C-E or equivalentSPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.Responses must be received via email only to [contact in the Form 470] must include Item 21 level pricing and descriptions.Responses must be received before the Allowable Contract Date.Vendor must agree to SLD invoicing.Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions accepted.Vendor is aware and agrees to follow SLD guidelines on Lowest Comparable Price.Contracts should remain valid through 8/1/2027 and should be contingent upon Board of Education approval and funding commitment from USAC.Failure to comply with any of the items listed above may be grounds for disqualification.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Crest Unified School DIST 479 had $37,800 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $36,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $1,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $36,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Twotrees Technologies | $30,239 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Twotrees Technologies | $27,438 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Twotrees Technologies | $2,785 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $1,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $1,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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)
Applicant website: www.usd479.org
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.