CLY30 470-Cat1-1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Independent School District No 2144 in Lindstrom, MN. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Independent School District No 2144 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lindstrom, MN |
| County | Chisago |
| Form 470 number | 270003245 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 4 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Services Requested: 1. Ethernet leased lit fiber service for wide area network at the District Hub Site (Office) at 13750 Lakes Blvd., Lindstrom, MN. to connect to the three remote sites - Speed of 1 and 2 gbps2.
Read the applicant's full note
Three Remote Sites - Ethernet speed of 1 gbps and 2 gbps connecting to the hub site: a. Chisago Lakes Primary -11009 284th street, Chisago City, MN 55013 b. Lakeside Elementary. 29678 Karmel Avenue, Chisago City, MN 55013 c. Taylors Falls Elementary - 648 West Street, Taylors Falls, MN 55084Cost should be provided for the two speed options (1 gbs and 2 gbs) requested for each site.
Provide cost for 36 month and 60 month term with option to renew the contract for 2 one year term. Renewal term must be included in the contract.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Independent School District No 2144 had $343,035 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, Midcontinent Communications, Tekstar Communications, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $290,580 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Midcontinent Communications | $48,555 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $3,900 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $219,324 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $178,331 | 1 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Midcontinent Communications | $48,555 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $3,900 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.chisagolakes.k12.mn.us
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.