Noblesville Schools IA FY 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Noblesville Schools in Noblesville, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Noblesville Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Noblesville, IN |
| County | Hamilton |
| Form 470 number | 270000643 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 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 | 2 each | 2 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 14 |
In their words: 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.
Read the applicant's full note
All emailed questions should reference this Form 470 number in the subject line of the email.Noblesville Schools seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services delivered over two connections to the District WAN head ends: one to the Educational Service Center (18025 River Road, Noblesville, IN) and one to Noblesville High School (18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN).
We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 4+/- Gbps to each head end scalable to 20+/- Gbps each beginning July 1, 2027. The service request above lists a minimum and maximum capacity that is different from the request in the RFP. This is due to the limited dropdown options. The value listed in the RFP and this narrative reflects the applicant's needs.___________________________________________________QuestionsNo informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled.
Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Mr. Ben Walters, Network and Telecoms Manager at [contact in the Form 470], no later than 2:00 pm (Eastern) on November 17, 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. Bid should be emailed to the office of Mr. Ben Walters, Network and Telecoms Manager, at [contact in the Form 470], by December 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Eastern).
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Noblesville Schools had $549,245 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Moss Telecommunications Services, Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Moss Telecommunications Services | $513,245 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $36,000 | 8 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Moss Telecommunications Services | $614,720 | 7 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $36,000 | 8 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Moss Telecommunications Services | $4,448 | 7 | 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.