Kalispell 470 C2 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Kalispell School District 5 in Kalispell, MT. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Kalispell School District 5 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Kalispell, MT |
| County | Flathead |
| Form 470 number | 270001748 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 21 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 15 each | 21 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 21 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 15 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 30 feet | 21 | |
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 30 each | 21 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 30 feet | 21 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 30 each | 21 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 615 each | 21 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 21 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 615 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Kalispell School District, is requesting offers for Category 2 equipment. Vendor installation services/are not required. Please see complete details and specific requirements for submitting a proposal in the associated Form 470 attachment(s).
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Kalispell School District 5 had $373,463 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from High Point Networks, LLC, Vero Fiber Networks.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | High Point Networks, LLC | $251,214 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $91,125 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $31,125 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | High Point Networks, LLC | $151,830 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $91,125 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $31,020 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $11,187 | 4 | Sep 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.