RFP 33-2223 DATA COMMUNICATION SERVICES – AWARD

Chesapeake Public Schools awarded a multi‑component data‑communication contract to two vendors to provide core networking and telecommunications services for its K‑12 schools. The award covers: • WAN/MAN (wide‑area and metropolitan‑area network) services, primary broadband Internet, and voice telephony – all awarded to Cox Virginia Telecom, LLC. • A secondary Internet service provider – awarded to WHRO, ensuring redundancy and backup connectivity. The contract consolidates the district’s network infrastructure under a single primary carrier while maintaining a backup provider, aiming to improve bandwidth, reliability, and voice communications across all school sites. No monetary values, contract term dates, or detailed technical specifications are disclosed in the award notices.