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An E-Rate Form 470 from Buhler USD 313 in Buhler, KS. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Buhler USD 313 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Buhler, KS |
| County | Reno |
| Form 470 number | 270001968 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 10 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 262 each | ||
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 1 fiber strands | 9 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 9 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 18 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 60 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 68555 feet | 5 | |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 1 each | 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 9 |
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | 1 each | 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 9 |
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 9 | |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 1 each | 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 9 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for the BID DEADLINE.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.
Read the applicant's full note
Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 4: Leased Dark Fiber Network. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 5: Leased Lit Fiber Network. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 6: Maintenance & Operations. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 7: Network Equipment. Please see the RFP for further details.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for the BID DEADLINE.ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for details about SEALED BID REQUIREMENT.ATTENTION: Direct other bid correspondence to Laura Reed via email at [contact in the Form 470].
Read the applicant's full note
Please include the Form 470 number in the subject line. At the top of the message, please provide the services you are bidding on, your SPIN, company name, and contact information. 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: Cabling & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses.
Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 2: Racks & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 3: Software & Licenses for Existing Firewall. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 4: Software & Licenses for Existing Switches. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 5: Software & Licenses for Existing WAPs.
Please see the RFP for further details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Buhler USD 313 had $143,950 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from IdeaTek Telcom, LLC., Peak Methods, Inc.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | IdeaTek Telcom, LLC. | $53,460 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Peak Methods, Inc | $38,338 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Peak Methods, Inc | $30,992 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | IdeaTek Telcom, LLC. | $15,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Peak Methods, Inc | $3,748 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Peak Methods, Inc | $1,644 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Peak Methods, Inc | $168 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | IdeaTek Telcom, LLC. | $53,460 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | IdeaTek Telcom, LLC. | $15,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Peak Methods, Inc | $10,830 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Peak Methods, Inc | $5,670 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Peak Methods, Inc | $3,750 | 3 | Sep 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.usd313.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.