FY2027 Whitko Community School Corp C1 IA
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Whitley County Cons Schools in Columbia City, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Whitley County Cons Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Columbia City, IN |
| County | Whitley |
| Form 470 number | 270002531 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 8 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project.
Read the applicant's full note
It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid.Please reference 470 # 270002531 on all correspondence.Whitley County Consolidated Schools (the Applicant) seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services. We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 1 +/-, 2 +/- Gbps scalable to 5 +/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants head-end located at located at Indian Springs Middle School, 1692 S State Road 9, Columbia City, IN 46725, beginning 07-01-2027.
Please provide laddered pricing in 1 +/- Gbps increments in all bids and contracts. Questions/Site Visits No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Seth Slater, Assistant Superintendent at [contact in the Form 470], no later than 3:00 pm (EST) on November 13, 2026.Proposal Delivery Bid should be emailed to the office of Seth Slater, Assistant Superintendent, at [contact in the Form 470], by December 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm (EST).
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Whitley County Cons Schools had $374,644 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from People Driven Technology, Inc, Wanrack LLC, ENA Services, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | People Driven Technology, Inc | $228,064 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $97,332 | 3 | Nov 14, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $27,900 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $11,148 | 2 | Dec 14, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $10,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $243,324 | 3 | Nov 14, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | People Driven Technology, Inc | $159,470 | 7 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $36,600 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $22,284 | 2 | Dec 14, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Wanrack LLC | $10,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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: wccs.k12.in.us
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.