Rock Falls Internet 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Rock Falls ELEM School DIST 13 in Rock Falls, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Rock Falls ELEM School DIST 13 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Rock Falls, IL |
| County | Whiteside |
| Form 470 number | 270003642 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps | 3 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps | 3 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
PROPOSALS are due by Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST.
Read the applicant's full note
The district is seeking proposals for two optional Internet service lines: Option 1: A new fiber optic Internet connection at a speed of 1-Gbps to be terminated in the MDF/server room at Dillon Elementary School, 1901 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. Please provide pricing tables for 1, 2- and 3-year contracts. Option 2: A new fiber optic Internet connection at a speed of 2-Gbps to be terminated in the MDF/server room at Dillon Elementary School, 1901 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
Please provide pricing tables for 1, 2- and 3-year contracts. For access to the school MDF, please contact Steve Kelemen at [contact in the Form 470]. Technical and E-rate questions should be emailed to Jerry Steinberg at [contact in the Form 470]. Please indicate the Form 470 number and the school district name in the subject line.
Proposals should be emailed to Steve Kelemen at [contact in the Form 470], Kelli Virgil at [contact in the Form 470], Jerry Steinberg at [contact in the Form 470] and Karen Applehoff at [contact in the Form 470]. Please indicate the Form 470 number and the school district name in the subject line of all responses. DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses not received by the due date cited in the Form 470 may be disqualified.DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses that do not address the requirements in the Form 470 will be disqualified.DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses that do not provide the Lowest Corresponding Price will be disqualified.
Service providers submitting proposals in response to this FCC Form 470 must be in compliance with rules and orders governed by the Federal Communications Commission. The vendor must agree to comply with rules and regulations of USAC. Vendors must be familiar with billing methods and timelines associated with USAC. Vendor must be in good standing with the USAC and not redlighted.
The vendor must include their SPIN number on the bid/proposal. Service providers responding to this Form 470 should clearly identify E-rate Eligible and Ineligible equipment and pricing. Any ineligible products, services or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services.
Prices for these ineligible products or services must be allocated out of the price for the eligible services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid. Allocations must comply with USAC rules which specify that the allocation methodologymust be based on tangible criteria and reach a realistic result. It is the Service Providers responsibility to access the Portal (EPC) to determine if there are any addenda or changes for this request.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Rock Falls ELEM School DIST 13 had $98,481 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Broski Enterprises, City of Rock Falls, Surf Internet Telecom LLC, MNW Telecom, Inc.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Broski Enterprises | $31,521 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | City of Rock Falls | $25,036 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | City of Rock Falls | $25,036 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $10,800 | 1 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $2,700 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MNW Telecom, Inc | $2,700 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Broski Enterprises | $688 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | LTD Technology Solutions, Inc | $34,754 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | LTD Technology Solutions, Inc | $30,188 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $24,623 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $11,880 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $2,700 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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)
Applicant website: www.rfsd13.org
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.