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Administration recommends three‑year TC Networks contract; E‑rate support estimated at $34,132/year
Summary
Administration recommended renewing managed internal broadband services with current provider TC Networks for three years; part of the expense is expected to qualify for E‑rate tier‑2 funding (~$34,132/year) and the district estimates roughly $197,000 in category‑2 funding across the five‑year term.
The committee reviewed the district's Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) procurement after Parkview issued an E‑rate 470 RFP that drew three proposals. Administration recommended securing the services of TC Networks, the district's current provider, on a three‑year term.
Mr. Chady told the committee a portion of the TC Networks expense will likely be eligible for E‑rate tier 2 funding of approximately $34,132 per year. He also said the district estimates category‑2 E‑rate funding at about $197,000 over the next five‑year term. The committee concurred with the recommendation but advised administration to try to reduce the percentage increase in contract years 2 and 3 if possible.
No final contract award was recorded in the minutes; the record shows a committee concurrence with administration's recommendation and direction to seek improved pricing in the later contract years.
