YR30-470-SKOKIE-C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Skokie School District 73-1/2 in Skokie, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 19, 2026.
| Applicant | Skokie School District 73-1/2 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Skokie, IL |
| County | Cook |
| Form 470 number | 270001116 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 19, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Form 470 figures are estimates.
Read the applicant's full note
Skokie School District 73 1/2 is seeking proposals for the following service:- 10 Gbps dedicated internet service with IP Block to Oliver McCracken Middle School, located at 8000 E Prairie Road, Skokie, IL 60076. The District is requesting proposals for both month-to-month (MTM) and one-year (12-month) service options to accommodate the anticipated transition to the Illinois Century Network (ICN).
Vendors must provide separate pricing for each option and clearly disclose all applicable termination provisions, notice requirements, early termination fees, and any additional charges associated with discontinuing service. The District reserves the right to select the service term that best meets its operational and financial needs during the transition to ICN.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.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Skokie School District 73-1/2 had $34,140 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from RCN Telecom Sevices of Illinois, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | RCN Telecom Sevices of Illinois, LLC | $34,140 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | RCN Telecom Sevices of Illinois, LLC | $34,140 | 2 | Jun 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.