Bloomington 470.27 C1 C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 in Bloomington, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 4, 2026.
| Applicant | Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Bloomington, IL |
| County | Mclean |
| Form 470 number | 270003702 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 4, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 13 |
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 | 13 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 1600 feet | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 167000 feet | 4 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 11 |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 4 each | 2 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 11 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Internet and WAN connectivity. Internet 4G and WAN 10G at headend and nine 1G circuits. See RFP Cost Summary sheet for details and specifications
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
upgrade the existing data networking closets for four elementary schools. See RFP for details and specifications
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 had $341,284 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Heart Technologies, Inc., Metro Fiber Networks, Inc., Forward Edge, LLC, Twin State Technical Services LTD.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Heart Technologies, Inc. | $178,353 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Metro Fiber Networks, Inc. | $69,900 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Forward Edge, LLC | $54,010 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Forward Edge, LLC | $24,154 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Twin State Technical Services LTD | $11,920 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Heart Technologies, Inc. | $2,948 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Forward Edge, LLC | $95,174 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Forward Edge, LLC | $92,768 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Forward Edge, LLC | $89,501 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | STL Business & Technology Solutions, Inc. | $76,800 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metro Fiber Networks, Inc. | $69,900 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Qubit Networks, LLC | $49,333 | 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.