FY2027 IA 470-Western SC
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Western School Corporation in Russiaville, IN. Providers can bid until Oct 23, 2026.
| Applicant | Western School Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Russiaville, IN |
| County | Howard |
| Form 470 number | 270001166 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 23, 2026 (2 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Applicant seeks Internet access. We seek bandwidth at 50+/-Mbps to 500+/- Mbps to the Districts head-end located at Western High School, 2600 S 600 W, Russiaville, IN 46979 beginning July 1, 2027. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of E-Rate funding and the selected vendor must recognize that contingency. All cost proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. The District prefers that the selected vendor be willing to utilize the E-Rate SPI form of invoicing (discounted invoices).We will require 1+/- IPv4 address. Please provide individual or block pricing for additional addresses to account for potential growth during the term of the contract. You may also provide optional pricing for the technical equivalent number of IPv6 addresses. Questions/Site VisitsThere will be no site visits or informational meetings.Proposal DeliveryThe school district reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should be e-mailed to the office of Craig Shearer, Technology Director, at [email protected] by 2:00PM (EST) on October 26, 2026.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 50.00 Mbps to 500.00 Mbps | 5 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Western School Corporation had $102,377 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Network Solutions, Inc., ENA Services, LLC, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Solutions, Inc. | $67,039 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $33,600 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $1,738 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $45,000 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $1,738 | 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.