470-Richland SD-C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Richland School District 400 in West Richland, WA. Providers can bid until Nov 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Richland School District 400 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | West Richland, WA |
| County | Benton |
| Form 470 number | 270001036 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 3, 2026 (13 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 25 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The Richland School District ("District") seeks proposals for E-Rate eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services. The requested services will provide reliable, scalable, and high-capacity connectivity between District facilities to support educational programs, business operations, and public safety communications.Interested service providers should review the associated RFP documents for detailed service requirements, proposal submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and procurement conditions. All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RFP documents.PROPOSAL DUE DATE: December 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm PSTAll proposals considered must follow State Procurement LawsProposals will NOT be accepted by email. Use only the method listed in the RFP document to submit. The applicant is not responsible for any proposals not delivered using the acceptable method.Service Providers must be and remain in compliance of requirements issued by the SLD throughout the contractual period. Service Providers are responsible for providing a valid SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number)The proposal should not include marketing or advertising material or other materials not essential to the utility and clarity of the proposal and should be straightforward and address the request. Proposals containing excessive marketing or mass email will be deemed as non-responsive. The Applicant reserves the right to extend the proposal due date with appropriate vendor notification.DISQUALIFICATION FACTORSLate submissionNot SLD compliantProposal not relevant to Services RequestedThe Applicant reserves the right to disqualify any bid that does not follow the bidding instructions listed.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid responses and will be disqualified from consideration
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 14 fiber strands | 7 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 8 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 8 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Richland School District 400 had $333,084 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Ednetics, Inc., Frontier Communications Northwest, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Ednetics, Inc. | $119,361 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Frontier Communications Northwest, Inc. | $105,004 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ednetics, Inc. | $38,841 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ednetics, Inc. | $35,279 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Ednetics, Inc. | $34,598 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Interwest Technology Systems, Inc. | $195,542 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Interwest Technology Systems, Inc. | $188,130 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Interwest Technology Systems, Inc. | $125,143 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Ednetics, Inc. | $121,709 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Frontier Communications Northwest, Inc. | $114,070 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Ednetics, Inc. | $42,794 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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.rsd.edu
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.