Dowagiac 2027 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Dowagiac School District in Dowagiac, MI. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Dowagiac School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Dowagiac, MI |
| County | Cass |
| Form 470 number | 270003560 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 11 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 30 each | ||
| Internet access | Category One Maintenance And Operations | each | 1 Gbps to 50 Gbps | 11 |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 2 fiber strands | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 145 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 11 |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 145 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 1 each | ||
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please see RFP for details.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please see RFP for details. Looking for licenses on existing equipment and not new equipment.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Dowagiac School District had $42,935 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from KEPS Technologies Inc, Vector Tech Group.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | KEPS Technologies Inc | $21,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | KEPS Technologies Inc | $12,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Vector Tech Group | $4,460 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $4,460 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $1,015 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Vector Tech Group | $98,815 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | KEPS Technologies Inc | $16,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | KEPS Technologies Inc | $12,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Vector Tech Group | $7,800 | 1 | 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.