YR30-470-MCLEAN-C2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Mclean County SCH DIST Unit 5 in Normal, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 24, 2026.
| Applicant | Mclean County SCH DIST Unit 5 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Normal, IL |
| County | Mclean |
| Form 470 number | 270001782 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 24, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 28 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 16 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 25 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 30 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Form 470 figures are estimates. McLean County School District Unit 5 is seeking proposals for the following hardware only listed on the supplemental handout, identified as, "Minimum Hardware Requirements".
Read the applicant's full note
All equipment must, at a minimum, meet the following specifications or their equivalent. All related hardware, licensing, shipping and warranty should be quoted by school. All estimated quantities are up to the "counts" listed within the supplemental handout.Additional Items:- Proposals should be submitted to the form 470 contact.- All inquiries related to the technical specifications should be directed VIA EMAIL to the technical contact listed on this Form 470.- Vendor is responsible for providing their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN).- All bids received must be specific for services requested on this Form 470.
Proposals should be quoted in full or can be determined to be disqualified.- Please include any necessary licensing or software needed for equipment.- Pricing should be submitting by school with an itemized unit cost, price and quantity.- Prices quoted should be firm and should include all shipping costs as a line item within the proposal including a breakout per location.- District will only accept proposals for bidders that can bid the entire scope.Note: Any e-rate ineligible products, services or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid/quote.
Vendor must provide eligibility percentage of portions of plans that are deemed ineligible. Proposer's response must include hardware and any applicable warranty requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Mclean County SCH DIST Unit 5 had $330,516 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC, CIRBN LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC | $259,897 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | CIRBN LLC | $52,679 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC | $17,939 | 2 | Sep 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC | $627,624 | 2 | Sep 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | CIRBN LLC | $52,679 | 5 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC | $11,661 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC | $5,225 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC | $4,485 | 2 | Sep 30, 2030 |
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)
Applicant website: www.unit5.org
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.