Columbia SD-FY2027-470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Columbia School District in Columbia, MO. Providers can bid until Oct 28, 2026.
| Applicant | Columbia School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Columbia, MO |
| County | Boone |
| Form 470 number | 270001189 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 28, 2026 (7 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 43 |
Internet access (Category 1)
WAN Service via Fiber-Various District Locations ONLY-Please see RFP titled- "FY2027_Columbia_C_28006 Wan Fiber Services To Various District Locations_FINAL" for details.WAN Service via Fiber-City Locations ONLY-Please see RFP titled- "FY2027_Columbia_C_28005 Wan Fiber_City_Final" for details.Proposed service and their pricing must be quoted in the format that is broken out in each of the RFPs.Please note that due to limitations of the Form 470's drop down bandwidth options, the correct bandwidth minimum and maximum capacity is 10Gbps -40Gbps.The district reserves the right to reject any or all submitted proposals.Please see State & Local procurement Restrictions' & bid submitted must meet state and Local procurement Restrictions.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 5 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps | 5 |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 40 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps | 40 |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 40 fiber strands | 40 | |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 5 fiber strands | 5 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Columbia School District had $209,092 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from City of Columbia Water & Light Dept., Missouri Network Alliance, L.L.C., Socket Telecom, LLC, Sho-Me Technologies, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | City of Columbia Water & Light Dept. | $93,626 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Missouri Network Alliance, L.L.C. | $31,800 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Socket Telecom, LLC | $21,540 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Socket Telecom, LLC | $19,860 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Socket Telecom, LLC | $17,940 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Socket Telecom, LLC | $17,581 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Sho-Me Technologies, LLC | $6,744 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | City of Columbia Water & Light Dept. | $93,626 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Missouri Network Alliance, L.L.C. | $31,800 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Socket Telecom, LLC | $21,540 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Socket Telecom, LLC | $20,756 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Socket Telecom, LLC | $19,860 | 2 | 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)
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.