Whiting 2027-C1-Internet
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Whiting City School District in Whiting, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 26, 2026.
| Applicant | Whiting City School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Whiting, IN |
| County | Lake |
| Form 470 number | 270002970 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 26, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 6 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
YOU MUST REVIEW THE ATTACHED RFP DOCUMENTS FOR DETAILS of the services requested on this 470. Please reference Form 470 #270002970 on all correspondence.-------------------------------------The Applicant seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services.
Read the applicant's full note
We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 1 Gbps scalable to 5 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants head-end located at Whiting High School, 1751 Oliver St, Whiting, IN 46394, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek a 3-year contract with the option for two 1-year voluntary extensions; other terms will be considered. We will require 62 +/- public IPv4 addresses. -------------------------------------No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled.
Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Josh Craig, Director of Technology and Data Reporting, at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470], no later than 1:00 CT on November 18, 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 be e-mailed to the office of Josh Craig, Director of Technology and Data Reporting, at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470], by 1:00 PM CT on December 8, 2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Whiting City School District had $156,601 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Network Solutions, Inc., ENA Services, LLC, Vero Fiber Networks, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Solutions, Inc. | $119,790 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $23,100 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $12,813 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $899 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ENA Services, LLC | $20,100 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $12,813 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Morgan, Birge & Associates, Inc. | $12,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Solutions, Inc. | $10,764 | 8 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $899 | 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.