470 C2 Blackford County Schools FY2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Blackford County Schools in Hartford City, IN. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Blackford County Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Hartford City, IN |
| County | Blackford |
| Form 470 number | 270004038 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 136 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 3 feet | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 21 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 3 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 9 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 16 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 3 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 5 feet | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 1 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 7 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 21 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 200 feet | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 1 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 200 feet | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 136 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 9 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 10 feet | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 100 feet | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 4 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Racks | 7 each | 3 |
9 more lines in the Form 470.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid.
Read the applicant's full note
Please reference Form 470 #270004038 on all correspondence. Please see Appendix A for a list of specific equipment the Applicant is seeking to purchase. Blackford County Schools (the Applicant) is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install network equipment at its eligible locations. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency.
The Applicant seeks an agreement that allows it to work with the selected vendor to adjust quantities and/or scale back or cancel the project entirely as needed based upon funding availability and/or the best interests of the Applicant.Questions/Site Visit Information:Vendors can attend a voluntary pre-bid meeting to be held at Blackford County Jr-Sr High School, 2392 N State Road 3, Hartford City, IN 47348 during the week of 11/30/2026 through 12/4/2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm EST.
Vendors must email Director of Technology Chris Painter at [contact in the Form 470] to schedule a date and time. This will be the only opportunity to ask questions or to receive answers to questions related to this RFP. Respondents choosing not to attend in so doing acknowledge their understanding that they were offered and voluntarily declined the opportunity.Proposal Delivery:The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.
This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or rebid. Bids should be emailed to the office of Chris Painter, Director of Technology at [contact in the Form 470], no later than 12:00pm EST on Wednesday, 1/6/2027.Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at [contact in the Form 470] on all communications.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Blackford County Schools had $232,219 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Matrix Integration LLC, Vero Fiber Networks, Riverside Technologies, Inc., BG Networking, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Matrix Integration LLC | $117,299 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $83,302 | 4 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Riverside Technologies, Inc. | $23,218 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | BG Networking, LLC | $8,400 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Matrix Integration LLC | $62,736 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Incorporated | $18,093 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | BG Networking, LLC | $8,400 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
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.