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An E-Rate Form 470 from Smith Center USD 237 in Smith Center, KS. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Smith Center USD 237 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Smith Center, KS |
| County | Smith |
| Form 470 number | 270003688 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 2 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 2 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps | 2 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 4 each | 2 | |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps | 2 |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 44 each | 2 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 98 each | 2 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFPWhen submitting bids, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better and/or more cost-effective.Line Item 1-2: Internet Access. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 3-4: Leased Lit Fiber Network. Please see the RFP for further details.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFPWhen submitting bids, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better and/or more cost-effective.Line Item 1: Switches, Components, and Software & Licenses. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 2-4: Repair and upkeep of eligible hardware - BMIC. Please see the RFP for further details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Smith Center USD 237 had $37,166 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Nex-Tech, LLC, Kroegar Enterprises LLC, Networks & More, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $16,078 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Kroegar Enterprises LLC | $8,100 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Nex-Tech, LLC | $6,416 | 6 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $3,647 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Networks & More, Inc. | $1,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Networks & More, Inc. | $1,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Kroegar Enterprises LLC | $925 | 6 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $16,078 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Kroegar Enterprises LLC | $6,385 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Nex-Tech, LLC | $5,134 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Kroegar Enterprises LLC | $1,070 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Networks & More, Inc. | $1,000 | 1 | 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)
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.