FY 27-28 CAT1 Allamakee CSD
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Allamakee Comm School DIST in Waukon, IA. Providers can bid until Nov 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Allamakee Comm School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Waukon, IA |
| County | Allamakee |
| Form 470 number | 270003295 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 30, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 3 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
E-Rate Category 1 Form 470 Direct Internet ServiceNarrative:Allamakee CSD BEN: 132509 (the applicant) is seeking a bundled Internet Service (IA and associated transport).
Read the applicant's full note
This service is to be delivered to the hub of the applicant's network at 1059 3rd Ave NW Waukon, IA 52172. The applicant seeks bids for Internet Service at the following capacities: 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, 5 Gbps, & 10 Gbps. The applicant requests bid options for one-year, three-year, and five-year contract terms. Interested service providers should include the following information in their bids: (a).
Indicate the type of connectivity (e.g. fiber, coaxial, microwave, etc.); (b). Indicate whether E-Rate C1 eligible bundled firewall is provided; (c). Identify any E-Rate ineligible charges (such as DDoS);(d). Indicate if IPv4 Public IP address can be provided*, and if there is a fee, indicate the $ amount separately; (e).
Bidders must be willing to provide turn-up testing and initial connection no less than ten (10) business days prior to the start of service;(f). Indicate the anticipated dollar amount of all applicable taxes and fees (not just a statement that taxes and fees are separate), (g). Bidders must be willing to provide Service Provider invoicing (SPI) and to include this statement in the proposal.
(h). Robo-bids and bids sent as SPAM without regard to products and services listed on the Form 470 and/or the RFP will be disqualified and will not be evaluated.The applicant reserves the right to cancel this request for bids and to reject all related proposals.The deadline for service provider proposals is 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the date this Form 470 is posted.
Bid evaluation may take place anytime after the deadline for proposals up to the last day of the E-Rate funding window.The applicant reserves the right to reject late-submitted proposals. No phone calls or texts. For documentation purposes all communication is required to be via email. Proposals shall be e-mailed to the Form 470 contact. <[contact in the Form 470]>
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Allamakee Comm School DIST had $197,641 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Riverside Technologies, Inc., State of Iowa, Iowa Telecommunication & Technology Commissio, Questivity Inc, Five Star Telecom, Inc. and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Riverside Technologies, Inc. | $170,762 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | State of Iowa, Iowa Telecommunication & Technology Commissio | $16,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Questivity Inc | $4,055 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Five Star Telecom, Inc. | $3,882 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Advanced Network Professionals LLC | $1,728 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Howard Technology Solutions | $414 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | State of Iowa, Iowa Telecommunication & Technology Commissio | $16,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | AMCO HBS Holdings LP | $10,611 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $1,936 | 2 | 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.