HCBOE Erate Network Upgrade

The Habersham County Board of Education (HCBOE) in Georgia is seeking proposals to replace its wireless network infrastructure and supplement its switching network. This project is contingent upon E-Rate funding and approval of local funds by the HCBOE. The RFP requires approximately 718 wireless access points, 12 switches, 20 transceivers, and other related network components to be installed across 15 school sites. The contract term is from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Proposals are due by February 2, 2024, and a contract award is expected around February 12, 2024. The winning bidder must bill the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) directly for the E-Rate eligible portion of the project costs, and HCBOE will only be responsible for paying the non-discounted share.

The RFP is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and may choose to complete all or part of the project upon E-Rate funding notification. The potential award value is not explicitly stated, but the total eligible equipment, installation, and other charges are provided in the proposal documents, with a distinction between E-Rate eligible and ineligible items.