SCPAY30 470-Cat1-1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from ST. CROIX Preparatory Academy in Stillwater, MN. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | ST. CROIX Preparatory Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Stillwater, MN |
| County | Washington |
| Form 470 number | 270004000 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Services Requested:1. Leased lit fiber with internet service - 1 line - up to 10gbps - please provide contract 3 and 5 year service with 2 one year renewal options with pricing for symmetrical 2gb, 3gb, 5gb and 10gb options.
Read the applicant's full note
Final contract must include the capacity upgrade cost during the initial and renewal terms.Handoff for service should terminate in existing Main Equipment Room on the second floor. Please include service-level agreements including uptime guarantees, outage response times and repair commitments.All bids must comply with all applicable MN state laws, rules, procurement and contract regulations.The following items are required:(1) Initial contact MUST be made VIA EMAIL ONLY to [contact in the Form 470].(2) The EMAIL SUBJECT LINE MUST reference the SCHOOL NAME and 470 NUMBER.(3) All responses MUST reference the services on which you are bidding.(4) All bids MUST contain your SPIN, Company Name, and Contact Information.Phone calls and emails to people and email addresses other than the specified email address do not qualify as valid responses and may be disqualified.All accepted bids will be subject to E-rate funding and School approval.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, ST. CROIX Preparatory Academy had $10,800 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Tekstar Communications, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $10,800 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Consilium, Inc. | $13,804 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Tekstar Communications, Inc. | $10,800 | 2 | Mar 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Consilium, Inc. | $5,760 | 2 | 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.