FY27-470-1 Kent ISD
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Kent ISD in Grand Rapids, MI. Providers can bid until Nov 16, 2026.
| Applicant | Kent ISD |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| County | Kent |
| Form 470 number | 270001171 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 16, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 12 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
See RFP for more details.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 78 each | 11 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 2 each | 11 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Kent ISD had $702,037 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Allied Electric, Inc., dba Shareco Communications, People Driven Technology, Inc, Metronet Telecom, Inc. and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Sentinel Technologies, Inc. | $483,847 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Allied Electric, Inc., dba Shareco Communications | $126,675 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | People Driven Technology, Inc | $41,055 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Metronet Telecom, Inc. | $18,600 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Metronet Telecom, Inc. | $18,000 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $13,860 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | People Driven Technology, Inc | $554,478 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Fiber Optic Management, LLC | $135,553 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $13,860 | 4 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.