YR30-470-OP97-C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Oak Park ELEM School DIST 97 in Oak Park, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Oak Park ELEM School DIST 97 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Oak Park, IL |
| County | Cook |
| Form 470 number | 270001115 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 12 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 3 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 12 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Form 470 figures are estimates. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is seeking proposals for the following licenses and support renewals.
Read the applicant's full note
Proposed products and services must, at a minimum, meet the specifications listed below or provide functionally equivalent coverage:- +/-1 FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal, SKU FC-10-0601F-809-02-12, or equivalent.- +/-1 Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 Bundle extended service agreement 1-year, SKU FC-10-F18F1-950-02-12, or equivalent.- +/-1 FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal, SKU FC-10-F18F1-809-02-12, or equivalent.The District is not seeking a separately managed internal broadband service for the firewall..
Rather, the District is soliciting proposals for alternative solutions or equivalent services that may satisfy its existing equipment licensing, subscription and/or support requirements. Any proposed solution must provide functionality and coverage equivalent to the specified licensing and subscription requirements.E-Rate Eligibility Requirements: Any E-Rate-ineligible products, services, subscriptions, features, or components bundled with eligible products or services must be separately identified and priced in the vendor's proposal.
Vendors must provide the applicable E-Rate eligibility percentage for each proposed SKU and clearly identify the eligible and ineligible portions of each subscription or support agreement. Failure to provide the required eligibility breakdown may result in rejection of the bid or quote.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Oak Park ELEM School DIST 97 had $40,897 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from Crown Castle Fiber LLC, CDW Government LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $21,588 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $19,309 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $21,588 | 6 | 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.