2027 WiFi Access Points
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Fountain-Ft Carson SCH DIST 8 in Fountain, CO. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Fountain-Ft Carson SCH DIST 8 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Fountain, CO |
| County | El Paso |
| Form 470 number | 270004035 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 16 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 10000 feet | 12 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 309 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The purpose of this solicitation is to provide qualified vendors with sufficient information regarding the District's needs in order to adequately prepare and submit a proposal to provide WiFi Access Points and Cabling. See attached RFP for details and also view the live document at docs.google.com/document/d/1f1fEaJwvGc-0tvNAcWVIHq_V0maHlu8t2mEyslRKgMs/edit?usp=sharing
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Fountain-Ft Carson SCH DIST 8 had $869,917 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Unite Private Networks, LLC, CDW Government LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $377,039 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $268,940 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $190,230 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $33,708 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $377,039 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $33,708 | 6 | 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.ffc8.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.