FY 2027 East Gibson C2 Equipment
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from East Gibson School Corporation in Oakland City, IN. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | East Gibson School Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Oakland City, IN |
| County | Gibson County |
| Form 470 number | 270002715 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 5 | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 4 each | 5 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 75 each | 5 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 15 each | 5 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 72 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 25 feet | 5 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 66 each | 5 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 72 each | 5 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 25 feet | 5 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid.
Read the applicant's full note
Please reference Form 470 #270002715 on all correspondence. This request is for access points, switches, UPS units, and all accompanying licenses, cables, connectors, mounting hardware, and any other related items necessary to provide a turnkey solution for the applicant. USAC has advised applicants to include all three types of service for each Category 2 line item listed in Appendix A of the RFP document.-----------------Questions: There are no scheduled site visits associated with this request.
Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Mr. Hunter Ewin, Director of Information Systems at [contact in the Form 470], no later than 3:00 PM EST on 11/18/2026. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website.
It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.-----------------Proposal Delivery: Bids should e-mailed to the office of Mr. Hunter Ewin, Director of Information Systems at [contact in the Form 470], no later than 3:00 PM EST on 12/17/2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, East Gibson School Corporation had $33,000 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Zayo Education, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Education, LLC | $18,000 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Education, LLC | $15,000 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $18,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $15,600 | 3 | 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.