Byron Community School District #226 C2 FY 2026
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Byron Community School District #226 in Byron, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 4, 2026.
| Applicant | Byron Community School District #226 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Byron, IL |
| County | Ogle |
| Form 470 number | 270003853 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 4, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 5 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 3 feet | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 3 feet | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 5 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 9 each | 3 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 3 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid.
Read the applicant's full note
All emailed questions should reference this Form 470 number in the subject line of the email.The Byron Community School District seeks proposals for a project to supply the replacement or addition to current in place access switches in their eligible locations.- 9 +/- Switches including all software, cables (1), connectors (5), modules, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items as described in the attached RFP.
MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category._______________________________________________________QuestionsNo informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Scott Spahr at [contact in the Form 470], no later than 3 pm (Central Time Zone) on Friday, December 11, 2026.
Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued. _______________________________________________________Proposal DeliveryByron reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.
This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or rebid. Bids should be emailed to Scott Spahr ([contact in the Form 470]) by 3:30 p.m.
(Central Time Zone) on Friday, January 15, 2027.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Byron Community School District #226 had $78,075 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from 22Vets LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | 22Vets LLC | $78,075 | 6 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | 22Vets LLC | $61,389 | 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.