Elmhurst Data Switch 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Elmhurst C U School DIST 205 in Elmhurst, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Elmhurst C U School DIST 205 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Elmhurst, IL |
| County | Du Page |
| Form 470 number | 270001701 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 9, 2026 (19 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
PROPOSALS are due Monday, November 16, 2026 by 12:00 noon CST. The district is seeking proposals for data Switches and Maintenance. The district prefers the Bear Funding Method. For access to the schools, please contact Sammi Mohammad at [email protected] or his work cell at 331 201-5101. E-rate questions must be emailed to Jerry Steinberg at [email protected]. Please indicate the Form 470 number and the school district name in the subject line. Proposals should be emailed to Sami Mohammad at [email protected], Rudy Gomez at [email protected], Karen Applehoff at [email protected] and Jerry Steinberg at [email protected]. Please indicate the Form 470 number and the school district name in the subject line of all responses.DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses not received by the due date cited in the RFP and/or Form 470 may be disqualified.DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFY INELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT AND PRICING MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses that do not address the requirements in the RFP and/or Form 470 will be disqualified.DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses that do not provide the Lowest Corresponding Price will be disqualified.Service providers submitting proposals in response to this FCC Form 470 must be in compliance with rules and orders governed by the Federal Communications Commission. The vendor must agree to comply with rules and regulations of USAC. Vendors must be familiar with billing methods and timelines associated with USAC. Vendor must be in good standing with the USAC and not red-lighted.The vendor must include their SPIN number on the bid/proposal. Service providers responding to this Form 470 should CLEARLY IDENTIFY E-RATE ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT AND PRICING. Any INELIGIBLE products, services or components BUNDLED with ELIGIBLE products or services MUST be listed SEPARATELY from the eligible products or services. Prices for these INELIGIBLE products or services MUST BE ALLOCATED OUT of the price for the eligible services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid. Allocations must comply with USAC rules which specify that the allocation methodology must be based on tangible criteria and reach a realistic result. It is the Service Providers responsibility to access the Portal (EPC) to determine if there are any addenda or changes for this request.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 1 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Elmhurst C U School DIST 205 had $336,105 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Titanium, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Titanium, Inc. | $336,105 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Titanium, Inc. | $458,582 | 10 | Sep 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.