YR30-470-NILES-C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Niles Elementary School District 71 in Niles, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Niles Elementary School District 71 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Niles, IL |
| County | Cook County |
| Form 470 number | 270003319 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 71 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 11 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 71 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 11 each | 1 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Form 470 figures are estimates. Niles Elementary School District 71 is seeking proposals for the following items listed on the supplemental handout, identified as, "2026 Minimum ERate Requirements_ Niles Elem School District 71".
Read the applicant's full note
All proposals must, at a minimum, meet the following specifications or their equivalent. All estimated quantities are up to the "counts"listed in the document:Line Item 1-2:- +/-1 Meraki MX250 Advanced Security License and Support, 1YR, LIC-MX250-SEC-1Y, or equivalent.Line Item 3-4:- +/-3 Meraki MS250-48FP Enterprise License and Support, 1YR, LIC-MS250-48FP-1YR, or equivalent.- +/-8 Meraki MS210-48FP Enterprise License and Support 1 Year, LIC-MS210-48FP-1YR, or equivalent.Line Item 5 and 7:- +/- 71 Extreme ExtremeCloud !Q Pilot License, XCIQ-PT0-C-EW-1YR-K12 or equivalent.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Niles Elementary School District 71 had $35,201 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from MNJ Technologies Direct, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | MNJ Technologies Direct, Inc. | $35,201 | 4 | Sep 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.