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Board awards three‑year WAN services contract to Brightspeed, subject to attorney review
Summary
The board approved awarding a three‑year wide area network services contract to Brightspeed for district internet access, citing an E‑Rate funding arrangement covering 90% of the cost; the award is subject to final contract review by the board attorney.
Edgecomb County Public Schools voted to award a three‑year WAN services contract to Brightspeed to provide dedicated internet access for all district schools and merger schools beginning July 1, 2024.
Staff said the contract was procured through formal bids and evaluated on price, experience and qualifications. The meeting packet listed a three‑year cost figure (transcript notation reads as "5 34,600"); staff also said 90% of WAN costs are expected to be covered by the federal E‑Rate Category 1 program, with the remaining 10% to be paid from state technology funds.
The board approved the award and directed final contract terms be reviewed by the board attorney before execution. No roll‑call tally was recorded in the excerpt; approval was recorded by voice vote.
Staff said the contract will cover all schools, including merger schools, and that the bid matrix comparing vendor options was provided to trustees.
