2027 Elem AP's
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Great Bend UNIF SCH DIST 428 in Great Bend, KS. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Great Bend UNIF SCH DIST 428 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Great Bend, KS |
| County | Barton County |
| Form 470 number | 270003557 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 193 each | 8 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 550 feet | 8 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 193 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Responses must be received via email only to the main contacts email address. [contact in the Form 470] Responses must include detailed pricing and descriptions. Responses must be received on or before the Allowable Contract Date.
Read the applicant's full note
Vendor must agree to SLD (SPI) invoicing. Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions accepted. Physical walk through of the buildings will be awarded additional points in the evaluation.Completing all the work by one company (not subcontracting) will be awarded additional points in the evaluation. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Vendor is aware of and agrees to follow SLD guidelines on Lowest Comparable Price. Failure to comply with all items above may be grounds for disqualification.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Great Bend UNIF SCH DIST 428 had $496,797 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Nex-Tech, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Nex-Tech, LLC | $242,457 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Nex-Tech, LLC | $188,619 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $45,320 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $20,400 | 3 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $45,320 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Twotrees Technologies | $28,573 | 10 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | CDW Government LLC | $28,236 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $19,800 | 3 | Jun 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)
Applicant website: www.usd428.net
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.