Wi-Fi Access Point - Jones Whear Primary School

The Decatur County School System is seeking qualified vendors to procure and install upgraded Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access points at Jones-Wheat Primary School located at 1401 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Georgia 39819. The procurement includes 69 total wireless access point units consisting of 4 large-area tri-radio units for high-capacity spaces such as lunchrooms and gyms, 59 classroom and office tri-radio units, and 6 outdoor tri-radio units, along with associated mounting kits and mandatory 5-year manufacturer support for all equipment. The project is funded entirely through the E-Rate program, and vendors must comply with E-Rate requirements including use of the Service Provider Invoice (SPI) discounted billing methodology and submission of a completed USAC Category Two-Internal Connections template. All proposed equipment must include perpetual licenses for local server-based management without cloud requirements. The evaluation will be conducted using a weighted scoring matrix allocating 40 percent to price, 30 percent to technical qualifications, 20 percent to in-area engineer availability, and 10 percent to prior E-Rate experience with the district. Proposals must be submitted in both hard copy and electronic format by March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to Mr. Jason Logue at the Decatur County Schools Board of Education, 1417 Dothan Road, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817, with vendors encouraged to schedule site visits by contacting Jason Logue, Director of Technology, at jlogue@dcboe.com.

This procurement is restricted to qualified vendors meeting specific operational and certification requirements; subcontractors are not permitted, and all work must be performed by the vendor's licensed, full-time employees with appropriate certifications and E-Verify compliance under Georgia law. Vendors must provide an engineer capable of completing warranty service within four hours of Bainbridge and submit required documentation including a SPIN number, Certificate of Debarment, E-Rate Certification, and a completed Vendor Affidavit. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The actual installation is contingent upon E-Rate approval and receipt of a Funding Commitment Decision Letter from the SLD, which may impact project timeline and final award determination. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documentation, as pricing will be evaluated as part of the proposal submission process against the established evaluation criteria.