IMPACT Institute FY2027 WAN to Autobody and Welding
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Impact Institute in Kendallville, IN. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Impact Institute |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Kendallville, IN |
| County | Noble |
| Form 470 number | 270004450 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 2 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 2 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please reference 470 #270004450 on all correspondence. Please refer to the RFP associated with this 470 for complete details.
Read the applicant's full note
Direct all technology questions to the technology contact listed on this 470.IMPACT Institute (the Applicant) seeks to lease lit network capacity to provide an eligible Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service between its eligible sites and its network head-end, located at Impact Institute, 1607 Dowling St, Kendallville, IN 46755, beginning July 1, 2027.
Sites to be connected to the head-end are listed below. 1. Autobody Collision, 1102 Dowling St, Kendallville IN 46755 2. Welding/Precision Machining/Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC, 892 Dowling St, Kendallville IN 46755Your proposal should include pricing options for 1 or 2 Gbps connections between each endpoint site and the head-end site and should allow for service level changes to be made to any location during the term of the contract.
The Applicant seeks a 3-year or 5-year contract with or without voluntary extensions; other terms will be considered. Extension terms and pricing must be spelled out in the proposal. Open-ended, automatically renewing, or "evergreen" terms are not acceptable and will not be considered responsive.QuestionsAny questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed in writing to Josh Felger at [contact in the Form 470] with a copy to [contact in the Form 470] , no later than 1:00 PM EST on November 30, 2026.
Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.Proposal DeliveryThe Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.
This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the procurement will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should be e-mailed to the office of Josh Felger at [contact in the Form 470] with a copy to [contact in the Form 470] , by 1:00 PM EST on January 4, 2027.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Impact Institute had $18,928 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from CDW Government LLC, Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $6,930 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $5,399 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $2,699 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $2,699 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $1,199 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $5,399 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $4,800 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $2,699 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Ligonier Telephone Co., Inc. | $2,449 | 3 | 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)
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.