FY27 Deerfield Cat 1
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Deerfield Unified District 216 in Deerfield, KS. Providers can bid until Nov 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Deerfield Unified District 216 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Deerfield, KS |
| County | Kearny |
| Form 470 number | 270001526 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 10, 2026 (20 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
Internet access (Category 1)
USD 216 is seeking competitive bids for two (2) load-balanced Category 1 Internet access circuits to provide reliable, cost-effective broadband connectivity for the district.Please provide pricing for bandwidth speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 5 Gbps across contract terms of 1, 2, and 3 years. Any proposed solution must seamlessly interoperate with the district's existing network infrastructure, or include the cost of any required interface equipment in the proposal. Equivalent solutions will be fully evaluated.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 2 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps | 3 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Deerfield Unified District 216 had $33,666 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 80% E-Rate discount, from Menlo, Inc., The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Menlo, Inc. | $28,746 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc. | $4,920 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Menlo, Inc. | $28,746 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc. | $4,920 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
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: www.usd216.org/
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.