MSD Lawrence Township IA FY 2026
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from MSD Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 9, 2026.
| Applicant | MSD Lawrence Township |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| County | Marion County |
| Form 470 number | 270001876 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 9, 2026 (19 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 24 |
Internet access (Category 1)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid. All emailed questions should reference this Form 470 number in the subject line of the email.MSD Lawrence Township seeks symmetrical bandwidth at 40+/- Gbps [The service request above lists a minimum capacity that is lower than is requested in the RFP. This is due to the limited dropdown options. The 40 Gbps value listed in the RFP reflects the applicant's needs.] scalable to 100+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the District's colocation site in a private cage at the Lifeline Data Centers, LLC, 401 N Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. The District has an existing contract for a circuit that will then deliver the bandwidth to the District head-end located at located at the McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology, 7250 E 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN. Service should begin July 1, 2027. Please provide laddered pricing in 20+/- Gbps increments in all bids and contracts. _______________________________________________________________________________Questions No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Rodrick Landess , at [email protected] , no later than 2:00 pm (EST) on November 3, 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 project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should be e-mailed to the office Andrew Harsha, Chief Technology Officer at MSD Lawrence Township, at [email protected] by December 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm (EST).
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 25600.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 24 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, MSD Lawrence Township had $192,118 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from Network Solutions, Inc., Zayo Group, LLC, Cogent Communications, Inc., ENA Services, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Solutions, Inc. | $47,793 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $36,634 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $32,400 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cogent Communications, Inc. | $29,130 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $23,285 | 4 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $22,877 | 32 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Verita Telecommunications Corporation | $504,570 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Solutions, Inc. | $231,896 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $183,289 | 32 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $36,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $32,400 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cogent Communications, Inc. | $29,580 | 3 | 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)
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.