YR30-470-SKOKIE-C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Skokie School District 73-1/2 in Skokie, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Skokie School District 73-1/2 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Skokie, IL |
| County | Cook |
| Form 470 number | 270001518 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (25 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 3 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 22 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 115 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 8 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 3 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 6 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
MPORTANT INFORMATION: Form 470 figures are estimates. Skokie School District 73 1/2 is seeking proposals for the following licensing renewals and associated manufacturer support. Vendors must provide separate one-year, three-year and five-year pricing options.
Read the applicant's full note
Licenses must, at a minimum, meet the following specifications or their equivalent. All estimated quantities are up to the counts listed within this Form 470 and its attachments.+/- 115 Meraki MR Enterprise license renewals for existing MR56 wireless access points, or equivalent.+/- 8 Cisco Meraki Enterprise license renewals for existing MS425-16 switches, or equivalent.+/- 22 Cisco Meraki Enterprise license renewals for existing MS390-48 switches, or equivalent.+/- 3 Cisco Meraki MX250 Advanced Security license renewals covering three active/passive high-availability pairs comprising six physical devices, or equivalent.
Vendors must confirm the required licensing quantity.Vendors must review the attached Statement of Work and Attachment A Excel inventory for complete requirements and reference SKUs. Provide itemized unit and extended pricing for each term. Eligibility percentages in the inventory are preliminary; vendor responses must identify and document the E-Rate eligible and ineligible percentages and corresponding costs for all proposed licenses and bundled components.
No new hardware purchases are requested.
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.