27-0045
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Missouri Research and Education Network in Columbia, MO. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Missouri Research and Education Network |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | Columbia, MO |
| County | Boone |
| Form 470 number | 270002547 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1747 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 10 fiber strands | 10 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 10 each | 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps | 10 |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 10 each | 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps | 10 |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 10 each | 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps | 10 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Regardless of any information found in EPC regarding this request for service, all bids must follow the instructions provided in the official RFP documents.
Documents and links named in this request: www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/finance/procurement/supplier-information
Read the applicant's full note
Pricing is requested for the sites and bandwidths found in the RFP spreadsheets regardless of what is reflected in EPC, including 20mb, 50mb, 100mb, 250mb, 500mb, 1gb, 2.5gb, 5gb, 10gb, 20gb, 30gb, 40gb, 60gb and 100gb. The RFP and pricing spreadsheet have been uploaded in EPC but can also be found at www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/finance/procurement/supplier-information.
Failure to comply with the RFP instructions for bid responses will result in disqualification.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Missouri Research and Education Network had $13.8 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 74% E-Rate discount, from 1Finity Americas, Inc., Sho-Me Technologies, LLC, Missouri Network Alliance, L.L.C., Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | 1Finity Americas, Inc. | $4.0 million | 8 | Jun 30, 2036 |
| 2026 | Internet access | 1Finity Americas, Inc. | $1.6 million | 8 | Jun 30, 2036 |
| 2026 | Internet access | 1Finity Americas, Inc. | $1.6 million | 8 | Jun 30, 2036 |
| 2026 | Internet access | 1Finity Americas, Inc. | $546,679 | 8 | Jun 30, 2036 |
| 2026 | Internet access | 1Finity Americas, Inc. | $507,507 | 8 | Jun 30, 2036 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Sho-Me Technologies, LLC | $464,947 | 0 | Dec 31, 2039 |
| 2026 | Internet access | 1Finity Americas, Inc. | $346,558 | 8 | Jun 30, 2036 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Missouri Network Alliance, L.L.C. | $160,793 | 19 | Feb 16, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC | $131,354 | 9 | Dec 22, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Missouri Network Alliance, L.L.C. | $111,238 | 19 | Feb 16, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Sho-Me Technologies, LLC | $94,800 | 0 | Dec 31, 2039 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $75,985 | 19 | Feb 17, 2028 |
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.more.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.