FY27 CAT2 WHS expansion
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Whitefish School District 44 in Whitefish, MT. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Whitefish School District 44 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Whitefish, MT |
| County | Flathead |
| Form 470 number | 270004375 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 8 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 300 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 5 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 400 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 48 feet | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please see the attached RFP and technical specification documents for full project details, scope of work, and bidding requirements.Project Summary: Structured Category 6A ethernet cabling, backbone single-mode fiber (OS2), equipment racks, and related infrastructure for the Whitefish High School expansion project.Bid Submission Deadline: All bids must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, January 8th, 2027, to Jacob Phillips at [contact in the Form 470] plan to review and select a winning proposal by Friday January 15th, 2027.Bidders must have an active Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and be in FCC 'Green Light' status.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Whitefish School District 44 had $346,710 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Pine Cove Consulting, LLC, Kalispell Low Voltage, LLC, Charter Communications Operating, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Pine Cove Consulting, LLC | $142,999 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Kalispell Low Voltage, LLC | $103,228 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Kalispell Low Voltage, LLC | $81,882 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $18,600 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Pine Cove Consulting, LLC | $69,783 | 5 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $18,600 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Pine Cove Consulting, LLC | $2,350 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Pine Cove Consulting, LLC | $2,350 | 5 | Sep 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.