FY2027 Whitley County Consolidated Schools C1 WAN
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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 | 270001808 |
| 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 | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 6 each | 10 Gbps to 50 Gbps | 6 |
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 # 270001808 on all correspondence.Whitley County Consolidated Schools (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 located at Indian Springs Middle School, 1692 S State Road 9, Columbia City, IN 46725, beginning 11-01-2027.
Sites to be connected to the head-end are listed below. Northern Heights Elementary School 5209 N State Road 109, Columbia City, IN 46725Columbia City High School 1600 S State Rd 9, Columbia City, IN 46725Mary Raber Elementary School 700 E Jackson St, Columbia City, IN 46725Coesse Elementary School 2250 S 500 E, Columbia City, IN 46725Ralph Bailey Administration Center 107 N Walnut Street, Columbia City, IN 46725Your proposal should include pricing options for 10 +/- Gbps to 50 +/- 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 term for this contract shall begin on November 1, 2027. The Applicant seeks a 3 +/-year contract with or without voluntary extensions; with a contract end date of June 30 of a given year;Questions/Site VisitsNo 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 DeliveryBid 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.