Belding Area SD 2027 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Belding Area School District in Belding, MI. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Belding Area School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Belding, MI |
| County | Ionia |
| Form 470 number | 270002763 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | each | 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 7 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 15 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
See RFP for details.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed. Racks are only requested in case a part number is determined to be a rack by USAC.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Belding Area School District had $198,036 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Moss Telecommunications Services, Fiber Optic Management, LLC, Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Moss Telecommunications Services | $146,240 | 11 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Moss Telecommunications Services | $23,608 | 8 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Fiber Optic Management, LLC | $15,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $13,188 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Sentinel Technologies, Inc. | $72,639 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fiber Optic Management, LLC | $15,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Sentinel Technologies, Inc. | $14,753 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $13,188 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Sentinel Technologies, Inc. | $6,981 | 6 | 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)
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.