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An E-Rate Form 470 from Beloit USD 273 in Beloit, KS. Providers can bid until Nov 23, 2026.
| Applicant | Beloit USD 273 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Beloit, KS |
| County | Mitchell County |
| Form 470 number | 270001652 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 23, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 10030 feet | 2 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 3 |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 3 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps | 1 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Internet access | Services Provided Over Third-Party Networks | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 3 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 75 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 75 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 2 |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 1 fiber strands | 3 | |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 3 |
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 1 Gbps | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 77 each | ||
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 2 each | 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 3 |
| Internet access | Self-Provisioned Network (Applicant Owned And Operated Network) | 1 each | 3 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Leased Equipment | 2 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 2 | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 75 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 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, of greater or lesser quantity, better, and/or more cost-effective.Line Item 1-4: Internet Access.
Read the applicant's full note
Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 6: Leased Dark Fiber Network. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 7: Leased Lit Fiber Network. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 8: Self-provisioned Network. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 9: Services Provided Over Third-Party Network.
Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 10: Maintenance & Operations. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 11: Network Equipment. 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, of greater or lesser quantity, better, and/or more cost-effective.Line Item 1: Cabling & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses.
Read the applicant's full note
Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 2-3: Switches, Components, and Software & Licenses. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 4: Wireless Access Points & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 5: Racks & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses.
Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 6: Software & Licenses for Existing Firewall. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 7: Repair and upkeep of eligible hardware - BMIC. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 8: Software & Licenses for Existing Switches. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 9: Software & Licenses for Existing WAPs.
Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 10 & 11: Managed Internal Broadband Services for leased or existing equipment - MIBS. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 12: Wireless Access Points & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses. Please see the RFP for further details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Beloit USD 273 had $24,085 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, Cunningham Telephone Company, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $9,916 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | CDW Government LLC | $6,014 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cunningham Telephone Company, Inc. | $4,860 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cunningham Telephone Company, Inc. | $2,317 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cunningham Telephone Company, Inc. | $978 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $62,085 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cunningham Telephone Company, Inc. | $3,660 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $3,640 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $2,700 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cunningham Telephone Company, Inc. | $2,460 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cunningham Telephone Company, Inc. | $2,317 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $1,980 | 3 | Jun 30, 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)
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.