FY27 Dodge City Cat 1.2 WAN
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Dodge City UNIF SCH DIST 443 in Dodge City, KS. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | Dodge City UNIF SCH DIST 443 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Dodge City, KS |
| County | Ford |
| Form 470 number | 270003251 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 19 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 12 fiber strands | 11 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 12 each | 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps | 11 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
See RFP for more detailed description of project.Dodge City USD 443 requests proposals for Category 1 Leased Dark/Lit Fiber to provide high-speed, dedicated point-to-point fiber optic connectivity connecting district sites and facilities.
Read the applicant's full note
Connectivity will serve the following sites, originating from the Administrative Building at 2112 First Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801. Current WAN has 12 fibers in a hub and spoke to the building.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Dodge City UNIF SCH DIST 443 had $567,261 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from ProActive Solutions, Inc., Cox Kansas Telcom, LLC, United Telephone Assn., Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ProActive Solutions, Inc. | $468,593 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cox Kansas Telcom, LLC | $58,668 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | United Telephone Assn., Inc. | $40,000 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ProActive Solutions, Inc. | $207,037 | 10 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cox Kansas Telcom, LLC | $58,668 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | United Telephone Assn., Inc. | $40,000 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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: usd443.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.