Erate 2027
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Flora School District 35 in Flora, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Flora School District 35 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Flora, IL |
| County | Clay |
| Form 470 number | 270003992 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 32 each | 3 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 16 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 125 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Wireless Access Points refresh: replace 125 WAPs in all 3 buildingsUPS units for each of the IT closets within all three buildings: Total of 12POE Switches: Ubiquiti - 6 at FES, 6 at FHS, 4 at FHJHSEthernet switches: HP Instant On - 6 at FES, 6 at FHS, 4 at FHJHSSonic Wall replacementNecessary fiber adapters and connectors for switches
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Flora School District 35 had $16,200 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Wabash Independent Networks.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Wabash Independent Networks | $16,200 | 1 | Jun 30, 3031 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Charley, Inc. | $54,828 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Wabash Independent Networks | $18,000 | 1 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Charley, Inc. | $3,600 | 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)
Applicant website: www.floraschools.com
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.