School City of Hammond FY2027 C2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from School City of Hammond in Hammond, IN. Providers can bid until Oct 21, 2026.
| Applicant | School City of Hammond |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Hammond, IN |
| County | Lake |
| Form 470 number | 270000904 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 21, 2026 (bids close today) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 23 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Please reference Form 470 # 270000904 on all correspondence. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details. USAC advised all applicants to include all three categories of service on each 470.School City of Hammond is seeking proposals for a project to supply network equipment at its eligible locations. 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. Applicable items should include all related software and hardware components that enable the functionality of the equipment (including any necessary mounting brackets, power cables, multi-year licenses/software, and basic maintenance). Vendors shall specify all fees, shipping charges, taxes, surcharges and contingency fees for eligible equipment. Vendors may submit alternative equipment as long as the equipment is an equivalent make and model, serves a similar functionality, and is compatible with the current network. Include in your proposal, any connectors and / or related components necessary for proper function of the requested items. The District reserves the right to adjust quantities prior to purchasing to meet the Districts needs._____Questions No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Brian Tucker, Network Engineer, at [email protected] with a copy to [email protected], no later than Noon Central Time on October 16, 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 Delivery Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the School City of Hammond, Hammond, Indiana will receive email bids at [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] until 12pm (noon) Central time on November 13, 2026 at which time they will be reviewed. Emails containing bids shall be plainly marked Bids for RFP FY2027. Bids received after the designated time will be returned unopened. You can pre-email [email protected] with your intention to bid and request a confirmation of bid received.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup | 1 each | 15 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 13 feet | 15 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 13 feet | 15 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 2 each | 15 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 8 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 8 each | 15 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 18 each | 15 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 18 each | 15 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, School City of Hammond had $486,162 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from Logicalis Inc, Surf Internet Telecom LLC, Tri-Electronics, Inc., RCN Telecom Sevices of Illinois, LLC and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Logicalis Inc | $195,920 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Logicalis Inc | $171,292 | 1 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $25,200 | 9 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Tri-Electronics, Inc. | $25,059 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Logicalis Inc | $16,887 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Surf Internet Telecom LLC | $16,800 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | RCN Telecom Sevices of Illinois, LLC | $15,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Logicalis Inc | $10,065 | 1 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Logicalis Inc | $7,245 | 1 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $2,694 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Logicalis Inc | $39,620 | 1 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | ByteSpeed, LLC | $32,060 | 3 | 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.