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Gatesville ISD selects Technology for Education for E-Rate Category 2 upgrades; district net cost estimated under $30,000
Summary
The board approved a $146,298.22 contract with Technology for Education (TFE) for Category 2 E-Rate network equipment; with an expected 80% E-Rate reimbursement the district's net cost was presented as under $29,260.
LeighAnn Goodwin, assistant superintendent of finance, presented procurement results for Category 2 E-Rate services (cabling, switches, licenses). The district received 10 bids and selected Technology for Education (TFE) using a predetermined evaluation template that complies with state competitive-bidding standards. Goodwin reported the contract total is $146,298.22 and said "net of the 80% portion to be billed to the E-Rate program will come under $29,260."
Trustee Loyd Hopson moved and Cheyenne Kizer seconded a motion to execute the contract with TFE; the board approved the contract unanimously. The presentation listed competing bidders by name and identified Meraki switches as the Category 2 equipment to be purchased under the E-Rate application for the funding year beginning July 1, 2026.
