Cat2.2027 Conestoga Public Schools (network equip)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Conestoga Public School District in Murray, NE. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Conestoga Public School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Murray, NE |
| County | Cass |
| Form 470 number | 270004389 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 93 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 20 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 20 each | 2 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Conestoga Public Schools is seeking proposals for to upgrade their current network equipment.
Read the applicant's full note
All proposals which are highly equivalent to Fortinet FortiSwitch 448E-FPOE and Fortinet 424E-FPOE network switches and Fortinet 241K access points will be considered. Additionally, Conestoga Public Schools is seeking proposals for additional network equipment to upgrade their infrastructure. All equipment bid must be new.Proposals are due in either hardcopy or in electronic form (PDF format) on or before Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm CST at Educational Service Unit 3, Attn: Bill Pulte RFP Response, 6949 South 110th Street, Omaha, NE 68128 or emailed to [contact in the Form 470].
Emailed proposal documents will be time-stamped from the receiving computer. Conestoga Public Schools is not responsible for electronic proposals delivery, including lost or garbled proposals. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.Questions should be addressed, no later than December 2, 2026, to: Bill Pulte | Email: [contact in the Form 470] TO THE RFP DOCUMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Conestoga Public School District had $50,313 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Sterling Computers Corporation, Unite Private Networks, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Sterling Computers Corporation | $16,796 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $16,759 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $16,759 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $16,778 | 4 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $16,778 | 3 | 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.conestogacougars.org
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.