Central Nine FY2027 C2 Cabling
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 27, 2026.
| Applicant | Central Nine Career Center |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Greenwood, IN |
| County | Johnson |
| Form 470 number | 270001289 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 27, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 200 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 50000 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 50000 feet | 1 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Network maintenance | Racks | 5 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 200 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 5 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please reference Form 470 # 270001289 on all correspondence. Your bid may not be considered received without reference to the specific 470 number. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details.
Read the applicant's full note
USAC advised all applicants to include all three categories of service on each 470. Central Nine Career Center is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install structured cabling at the Central Nine main building. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon district approval and the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the Applicant and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency.
Bidders should also understand that this RFP is essentially for time and materials pricing and the district reserves the right to scale this project back substantially or to cancel it entirely, regardless of the status of E-Rate funding. It is the responsibility of the contractor to remove all debris from the project site.
All areas shall be wiped clean and floors broom swept clean. Failure to include removal of existing cabling in your bid could result in disqualification.Questions/Site VisitsVendors wishing to bid must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting to be held at Central Nine Career Center, 1999 U.S. 31 South, Greenwood, IN 46143 at 2:00 p.m. on November 11, 2026.
This will be the only opportunity to ask questions or to receive answers to questions related to this RFP. Respondents choosing not to attend in so doing acknowledge their understanding that they were offered and voluntarily declined the opportunity. Please email Robert Taylor, Tech Coordinator at [contact in the Form 470], with your intent to attend the meeting in case in needs to be rescheduled.Proposal DeliveryThe Applicant 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 re-bid. Bids should e-mailed to the office of the Robert Taylor, Tech Coordinator at [contact in the Form 470], with a copy to [contact in the Form 470] by Noon on December 11, 2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Central Nine Career Center had $59,782 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Metro Fibernet LLC, Network Solutions, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Metro Fibernet LLC | $38,400 | 8 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Solutions, Inc. | $21,382 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Metro Fibernet LLC | $38,400 | 8 | Jun 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.