ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for the BID DEADLINE.FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFPWhen submitting bids, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better and/or more cost-effective.Line Item 1-2: Internet Access. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 4: Leased Dark Fiber Network. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 5: Leased Lit Fiber Network. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 6: Maintenance & Operations. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 7: Network Equipment. Please see the RFP for further details.

ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for the BID DEADLINE.ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for details about SEALED BID REQUIREMENT.ATTENTION: Direct other bid correspondence to Laura Reed via email at [email protected]. Please include the Form 470 number in the subject line. At the top of the message, please provide the services you are bidding on, your SPIN, company name, and contact information. FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFPWhen submitting bids, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better and/or more cost-effective.Line Item 1: Cabling & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 2: Racks & All Related Components, and Software & Licenses. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 3: Software & Licenses for Existing Firewall. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 4: Software & Licenses for Existing Switches. Please see the RFP for further details.Line Item 5: Software & Licenses for Existing WAPs. Please see the RFP for further details.

1. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Standalone Internet Access Service — 9 entities; capacity 2048.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 2. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Internet Access and Data Transmission Service — quantity 1 Each for 9 entities; capacity 2048.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 3. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Standalone Data Transmission Service — quantity 1 Each for 1 entity; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 4. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Dark Fiber — quantity 1 Fiber Strands for 9 entities; installation and initial configuration 5. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Lit Fiber — quantity 1 Each for 9 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 6. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Category One Maintenance and Operations — quantity 1 Each for 9 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 7. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Category One Network Equipment — quantity 1 Each for 9 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 8. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Cabling — quantity 68555 Feet for 5 entities; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 9. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Racks — quantity 18 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 10. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent 11. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 60 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent 12. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 262 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22803073-313C1RFP27A.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22803075-313C2RFP27B.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22762414-Buhler%20Grade%20School%20Map.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22762415-Buhler%20High%20School%20Map.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22762417-Plum%20Creek%20Elementary%20Map.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22762418-Prairie%20Hills%20Middle%20School%20Map.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22762419-Union%20Valley%20Elementary%20Map.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23)

ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for the BID DEADLINE.ATTENTION: Refer to the RFP for details about SEALED BID REQUIREMENT.ATTENTION: Direct other bid correspondence to Laura Reed via email at [email protected]. Please include the Form 470 number in the subject line. At the top of the message, please provide the services you are bidding on, your SPIN, company name, and contact information. Do not contact the consultant with questions concerning this Form 470. Direct all questions and bids to the Form 470 Contact. Applicable Kansas Bidding Law K.S.A. Supp. 72-1151 for $20,000.00 or more. Bids exceeding $19,999.99 must be sent as a sealed bid. Indicate on the outside of the envelope that it is a response to an E-Rate Form 470 and that it is not to be opened before the bid evaluation. Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions are accepted. Please include the voluntary contract renewal deadline on the contract. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bids and will be disqualified. The bidder must agree to participate in the USF Program (AKA "E-Rate") for the corresponding funding year. All bidders must ensure they follow all current E-Rate program guidelines established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Information regarding the eligibility of goods and services, invoicing requirements, documentation requirements, and other program rules is available from the SLD by calling the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administration Corporation (USAC) at 18882038100 or seeing their website at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/. All bidders must adhere to the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) guidelines (as the SLD dictates). All applicable fees, surcharges, taxes, and installation charges must be identified on the bid. E-Rate rules require applicants to evaluate the prices of eligible goods and services to be listed on the 471 application during the competitive bidding process. Fees and surcharges that apply but are not listed on the bid will be the responsibility of the bidding company, should their bid be awarded. Provide detailed item pricing and descriptions; identify and break out associated costs on ineligible items. Note: The vendor is responsible for checking the USF Eligible Services List for updates and corrections before submitting bids/quotations. The bidder must be in good standing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and not have a Red Light status. If the vendor has a Red Light status, the contract will become null and void without penalty to the applicant. The bidder must agree to provide the applicant with the choice of discount methods (SPI or BEAR). The winning vendor will be required to promptly provide the requested information regarding goods and services. All bids must be submitted with the understanding that implementation may be dependent upon the following: (i) Final approval of next year's fiscal budget; (ii) Contract confirmation by next year's board of education; (iii) Award of associated E-Rate funding; (iv) Terms and provisions of the Kansas Cash Basis Law K.S.A 10-1101. The bidder may provide bids for any or all portions of this proposal. The applicant reserves the right to purchase all, none, or a portion of the quoted equipment/services and may choose more than one provider. Bids received after the stated deadline may be deemed non-responsive.

Billed entity: BUHLER USD 313 Billed Entity Number (BEN): 138021 FCC Registration Number: 0006283055 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 10 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Laura Reed · 620-543-2258 · [email protected]

Smoky Hill Education Service Center · CRN 16049052 · 785-825-9185 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001968/138021/22805070-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001968_CERTIFIED.pdf