Central Nine FY2027 IA
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood, IN. Providers can bid until Oct 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Central Nine Career Center |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Greenwood, IN |
| County | Johnson |
| Form 470 number | 270001288 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 30, 2026 (9 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Please reference Form 470 #270001288 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. Central Nine Career Center seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services. We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 5+/- Gbps scalable to 10+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicant at 1999 US Highway 31 S, Greenwood, IN 46143, beginning July 1, 2027. Please provide laddered pricing in 1+/- Gbps increments in all bids and contracts. The Applicant seeks a 3 or 5 year contract with or without voluntary extensions; other terms will be considered. The Applicant requires that the selected vendor be willing to utilize the E-Rate SPI form of invoicing (discounted invoices)._____QuestionsNo informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Robert Taylor, Tech Coordinator at [email protected], with a copy to [email protected] no later than Noon on October 16, 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 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 rebid. Bid should be emailed to the office of Robert Taylor, Tech Coordinator, at [email protected], with a copy to [email protected] November 13, 2026, at Noon (EST).
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 5120.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps | 1 |
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.