School board approves network and facilities contracts totaling about $4.2 million in bids and grants
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Summary
The board approved an E‑Rate wireless award to CDWG (GIPS portion not to exceed $200,000), a $248,500 equipment purchase for the GISH cooling tower, and a $1,948,784.62 wired network upgrade to Hamilton Information Systems. Motions passed unanimously or by majority as recorded.
The Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education approved multiple capital and technology contracts at its Jan. 8 meeting, authorizing projects the district said will support wireless and wired networking, and a cooling-tower equipment purchase at Grand Island Senior High.
Corey Gearhart reviewed an E‑Rate wireless networking RFP and recommended awarding the bid to CDWG. The board authorized the chief information officer to award the contract with the district’s share not to exceed $200,000, and to complete filings to secure remaining funding through the federal E‑Rate program.
Dan Petch presented a recommendation to purchase the cooling tower equipment for Grand Island Senior High from Mechanical Sales Inc.; he stated an estimated direct equipment cost of $248,500 and a total project estimate of $550,000. The board approved the equipment bid as presented.
Petch also presented a QCPUF-funded wired-network project covering six facilities to support security cameras, phone systems and access point infrastructure. Hamilton Information Systems was the recommended contractor for a total project cost of $1,948,784.62; the board approved the award.
All motions for these action items passed following presentation and motions to approve. The district noted the E‑Rate process and QCPUF funding are being used to offset local costs; exact grant awards and timing were not specified during the meeting.