FY2027 Whitko Community School Corp C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Whitko Community School Corp in Larwill, IN. Providers can bid until Oct 27, 2026.
| Applicant | Whitko Community School Corp |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Larwill, IN |
| County | Whitley |
| Form 470 number | 270001245 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 27, 2026 (6 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Internet access (Category 1)
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.Please reference 470 # 270001245 on all correspondence.Whitko Community School Corporation (the Applicant) seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services. We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 1+/- Gbps scalable to 5+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants head-end located at Whitko Jr/Sr High School, 1 Big Blue Ave, South Whitley, IN 46787, beginning 07-01-2027. Please provide laddered pricing in 1+/- Gbps increments in all bids and contracts. Whitko Community School Corporation (the Applicant) seeks to lease lit network capacity to provide an eligible Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service between its eligible sites and its network head-end, located at 710 N IN 5, Larwill, IN 46764, beginning 07-01-2027. Sites to be connected to the head-end are listed below. Whitko Transportation & Maintenance -6725 W. Pook Road, South Whitley, IN 46787 Pierceton Elementary School - 434 S First St, Pierceton, IN 46562 South Whitley Elem School - 406 W Wayne St, South Whitley, IN 46787 Whitko Jr Sr High School - 1 Big Blue Ave, South Whitley, IN 46787Your proposal should include pricing options for 10 +/-Gbps connections between each endpoint site and the head-end site and should allow for service level changes to be made to any location during the term of the contract. The Applicant seeks a 1+/- year to 5+/- year contract with or without voluntary extensions; other terms will be considered; other terms will be considered. Questions:No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Matt Buchanan, Director of Technology at [email protected], no later than 3:00 pm EST on October 20, 2026. Proposal Delivery :Bids should be emailed to the office of Matt Buchanan, Director of Technology, at [email protected], by 3:00 pm EST on November 20, 2026.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps | 5 |
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 5 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps | 5 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Whitko Community School Corp had $247,377 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Logicalis Inc, Surf Internet Telecom LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Logicalis Inc | $195,393 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $42,192 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $9,792 | 5 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Education, LLC | $42,900 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $42,342 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.