UTSC 2027-C2-ALL
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Union Township School Corp in Valparaiso, IN. Providers can bid until Dec 5, 2026.
| Applicant | Union Township School Corp |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Valparaiso, IN |
| County | Porter |
| Form 470 number | 270003940 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 5, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 5 | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 5 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 29 each | 5 | |
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 90 feet | 5 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 29 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 24 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 20 each | 5 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 20 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 24 each | 5 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 90 feet |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
THERE ARE THREE RFPs ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FORM 470. Please review all details in the attached RFPS to verify products and quantities. YOU MUST REFER TO EACH ASSOCIATED RFP for specific quantities and details.
Read the applicant's full note
Please reference Form 470 #270003940 on all correspondence. Note that the Applicant seeks separate bids for each of the three RFPs and reserves the right to select a single or multiple vendors for these products and services to maximize the cost effectiveness for the Applicant. Vendors choosing to bid on more than one RFP may provide a single response so long as there are separate and clearly labeled sections for the RFPs being responded to.
Vendors need not bid on all three of the RFPs.------------------------------ The Applicant is seeking proposals for a project to supply and optionally install network equipment at its eligible locations. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency. ------------------------------RFP ONE: Eligible Network SWITCHES with optional installation: The Applicant is seeking the following items, or their equivalents.Qty Manu Part Number Description29 +/- HPE S0M85A Aruba CX 6200F 48G Class-4 PoE 4SFP 740W Switch24 +/- HPE J9150D Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m OM3 MMF Transceiver29 +/- HPE J9281D Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable------------------------------RFP TWO: Eligible Network ACCESS POINTS with optional installation: The Applicant is seeking the following items, or their equivalents.Qty Manu Part Number Description20 +/- Meraki CW9176I Wi-Fi 7 Wireless access point20 +/- Meraki LIC-ENT-5YR Cisco Meraki MR Series Enterprise - subscription license (5 years)------------------------------RFP THREE: Eligible Network FIREWALL with optional installation: The Applicant is seeking the following items, or their equivalents.Qty Manu Part Number Description1 Fortinet FG-200G-BDL-809-60 FortiGate-200G Hardware plus 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection1 Fortinet FC-10-MGT5G-131-02-60 FortiManagement Cloud Standard 5YR Subscription for FortiGate 200300 Series.------------------------------No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled.
Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Kyle Becich, Business Manager, at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470] no later than 10:00 AM CT on December 1, 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.------------------------------Bids should e-mailed to the office of the Business Manager at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470] by 10:00 AM CT on December 17, 2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Union Township School Corp had $35,400 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from ENA Services, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $22,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $13,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $22,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $18,900 | 2 | 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)
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.