470 C2 East Porter FY2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from East Porter County School Corp in KOUTS, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 11, 2026.
| Applicant | East Porter County School Corp |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | KOUTS, IN |
| County | Porter |
| Form 470 number | 270002014 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 11, 2026 (21 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
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. Please reference Form 470 #270002014 on all correspondence. This request is for UPSs and related components. The Applicant seeks eligible equipment as outlined in Appendix A. Equipment shall be new, factory-sealed equipment currently available from the manufacturer; the Applicant will not accept proposals of used, remanufactured, refurbished, B stock, returns, open-box, discontinued, gray market, or equipment in any other condition other than new and factory-sealed with all original manufacturer warranties.Questions/Site Visits: Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Angela Bien, Instructional Technology Coordinator at [email protected], no later than 12:00pm CST on Thursday, 10/29/2026.Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at [email protected] on all communications. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.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 Angela Bien at [email protected], no later than 12:00pm CST on Tuesday, 12/1/2026.Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at [email protected] on all proposals.Please view Appendix A in the RFP document for specific details regarding the equipment and services requested in 470# 270002014.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 38 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 6 each | 6 | |
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 38 each | 6 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, East Porter County School Corp had $35,064 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Surf Internet Telecom LLC, FBN Indiana, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $12,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | FBN Indiana, Inc. | $11,400 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | FBN Indiana, Inc. | $11,064 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Roeing Corporation | $231,653 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $12,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | FBN Indiana, Inc. | $11,400 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | FBN Indiana, Inc. | $11,064 | 4 | 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)
Applicant website: www.eastporter.k12.in.us/
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.