470-Nov2026
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from West DES Moines Comm SCH DIST in W DES Moines, IA. Providers can bid until Nov 17, 2026.
| Applicant | West DES Moines Comm SCH DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | W DES Moines, IA |
| County | Polk |
| Form 470 number | 270002329 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 17, 2026 (27 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
West Des Moines Schools is seeking two proposals: 1) replacement of layer 3 switching and 2) replacement of layer 2 switching. Quantities and specs included in the RFP and quote forms
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 223 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, West DES Moines Comm SCH DIST had $32,210 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from AMCO HBS Holdings LP, Aureon Communications, L.L.C.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AMCO HBS Holdings LP | $21,470 | 1 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Aureon Communications, L.L.C | $10,740 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AMCO HBS Holdings LP | $65,243 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AMCO HBS Holdings LP | $12,912 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AMCO HBS Holdings LP | $12,910 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Aureon Communications, L.L.C | $10,740 | 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.