FY27 Dodge City Cat 1 Internet
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 | 270001554 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps to 50 Gbps | 11 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please see RFP for complete description of project.USD 443 Dodge City is requesting proposals for Category 1 high-speed internet access services for the entire district.Bandwidth Options: 10 Gbps, 20 Gbps, and 30 GbpsContract Terms: 2, 3, and 5-year optionsTechnical Requirements: 2 static IP addresses; minimum 99% network uptime SLA (or equivalent standard)
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.