ZR470-27
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Zeigler-Royalton DIST 188 in Zeigler, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 19, 2026.
| Applicant | Zeigler-Royalton DIST 188 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Zeigler, IL |
| County | Franklin |
| Form 470 number | 270002484 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 50 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 is seeking proposals for Category Two internal connections to upgrade and expand district wireless and switching infrastructure.The district is requesting bids for the following equipment or equivalent:(4) Juniper (HPE) 12-Port PoE Network Switches with corresponding cloud management subscriptions/licenses.(50) Juniper (HPE) Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Points with corresponding cloud management subscriptions/licenses.Bid Requirements & Instructions:Bids must include all necessary software, cloud management licenses, and basic maintenance/support required for full operation.Equivalent equipment and functional substitutes will be evaluated provided they meet or exceed requested specifications.All service providers must possess a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and comply with USAC E-Rate rules.NO INELIGIBLE SERVICES ARE BEING SOUGHT, NOR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN PROPOSALS
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Zeigler-Royalton DIST 188 had $5,738 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Qubit Networks, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Qubit Networks, LLC | $5,738 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Qubit Networks, LLC | $43,236 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
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.