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School system awards E‑Rate mini‑bid to ePlus for network refresh; local share under $25,000
Summary
The board approved awarding a mini‑bid for network equipment to ePlus Technologies using E‑Rate funds; the total equipment cost is approximately $122,000 with E‑Rate covering about 80 percent.
The Franklin County School Board approved a mini‑bid award to ePlus Technologies for network equipment to complete the district’s five‑year E‑Rate‑funded network refresh.
Director of Technology Mr. Morrison told the board the vendor response totaled approximately $122,000 for the necessary Cisco equipment. Under the E‑Rate process the district is responsible for 20 percent of eligible costs — just under $25,000 — while E‑Rate would pay the remainder (approximately $98,000). Morrison said the district would not require additional local funds beyond the 20 percent share and the bid came in about $15,000 lower than prior estimates after negotiations.
The board moved and approved the award; administration said procurement will proceed under the Vita State Master Contract terms with ePlus and Cisco equipment specifications.
