Ionia CL 2027 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from IONIA Community Library in IONIA, MI. Providers can bid until Dec 2, 2026.
| Applicant | IONIA Community Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library |
| Location | IONIA, MI |
| County | Ionia |
| Form 470 number | 270003649 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 2, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 7 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Racks | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 7 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 2 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | each | 1 | |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 1 |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | feet | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please see RFP for details.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please see RFP for details. Quantities are approximate. Racks are only listed in the 470 in case brackets are needed.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, IONIA Community Library had $15,983 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Surf Internet Telecom LLC, Nicholas Heimler.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $9,264 | 5 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Nicholas Heimler | $5,351 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Nicholas Heimler | $1,368 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $9,216 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Nicholas Heimler | $2,928 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Charter Communications Operating, LLC | $1,920 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Nicholas Heimler | $1,072 | 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)
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.