BFY30 470-Cat2-1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Buffalo School District 877 in Buffalo, MN. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Buffalo School District 877 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Buffalo, MN |
| County | Wright |
| Form 470 number | 270002683 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 11 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 300 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Equipment/services requested:1. Qty 300, wireless access points, Cisco CW9176I or equivalent;2. Qty 300, licenses for above-listed access points or equivalent (listed as necessary software and licenses).
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Buffalo School District 877 had $728,752 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, AMCO HBS Holdings LP, MP NexLevel, LLC, Tekstar Communications, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $491,685 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AMCO HBS Holdings LP | $89,820 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | MP NexLevel, LLC | $72,514 | 1 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $38,733 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $20,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2035 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $14,400 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MP NexLevel, LLC | $1,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $343,954 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | MP NexLevel, LLC | $71,989 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $21,400 | 2 | Jun 30, 2035 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $14,400 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $13,349 | 3 | 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.