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An E-Rate Form 470 from Northwest Special Education Cooperative in Elizabeth, IL. Providers can bid until Oct 22, 2026.
| Applicant | Northwest Special Education Cooperative |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Elizabeth, IL |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Form 470 number | 270001124 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 22, 2026 (1 day left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The cooperative is seeking bids/proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Service at the 1Gbps-2Gbps capacity.The cooperative is seeking bids/proposals for any/all Category One network equipment necessary to make its Internet connection functional.
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The cooperative is seeking bids/proposals for Managed Internal Broadband Services for all eligible hardware and software.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 2048.00 Mbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Category One Network Equipment | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 2048.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Northwest Special Education Cooperative had $4,520 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from TC Networks, Inc., Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc (NFP).
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | TC Networks, Inc. | $3,500 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc (NFP) | $1,020 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | TC Networks, Inc. | $4,140 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc (NFP) | $1,020 | 1 | 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.