Spearfish C2 Requests FY2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Spearfish School District 40-2 in Spearfish, SD. Providers can bid until Dec 1, 2026.
| Applicant | Spearfish School District 40-2 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Spearfish, SD |
| County | Lawrence |
| Form 470 number | 270003512 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 1, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 44 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 11 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Interested bidders must review the RFP attached to this Form 470 for the full scope of the project, bid submission requirements and timelines.All communication must be by email to [contact in the Form 470], with a copy to [contact in the Form 470], for documentation purposes.
Read the applicant's full note
No phone calls or text messages. The applicant is not accepting product demonstrations.Clarifying questions are due by 11/17/2026 at 9:00 am applicant time. Answers will be posted to this Form 470 in a Q&A addendum available to all bidders. Bids are due by 12/1/2026 at 9:00 am applicant time to [contact in the Form 470] a manufacturer or model is listed, equivalent products will be considered.Requests to consider products or services not included on this Form 470 will not be considered legitimate inquiries or proposals.
Questions asking for information already in the Form 470 or RFP will not be answered. Spam, robotic, generic and encyclopedic responses will not be considered legitimate bid inquiries or proposals and will be disqualified.Discounted billing: Bidders must be willing to provide E-rate discounted billing (FCC Form 474, SPI invoicing) if the applicant requests it.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Spearfish School District 40-2 had $293,434 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Riverside Technologies, Inc., Midcontinent Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Riverside Technologies, Inc. | $150,135 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Riverside Technologies, Inc. | $74,712 | 7 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Midcontinent Communications | $68,588 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Midcontinent Communications | $68,588 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Riverside Technologies, Inc. | $44,385 | 9 | 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.