USG E-Rate Managed Network Services

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (BOR) is seeking a qualified Telecommunications Service Provider to provide high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective Managed Network Services (MNS) to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). The contract has an estimated value of $4,950,000 and is expected to start on July 1, 2025, with an initial term of 9 years and 9 one-year option periods. The successful vendor will be required to provide MNS to various locations across the state, including E-Rate and non E-Rate eligible entities. Some key aspects of the contract include: • The vendor must have experience providing similar services on a large scale and receiving E-Rate discounts. • The vendor must provide a comprehensive plan for implementing MNS, including network design, monitoring, and security measures. • The vendor must agree to provide customer support and trouble reporting from service locations. • The vendor must certify their understanding and compliance with various requirements, including the E-Rate program and the Service Level Agreement (SLA). The contract was awarded to ENA Services, LLC, which submitted the highest-scoring proposal. Other vendors that submitted proposals included Accelecom GA, LLC, AT&T, and Comcast.