Department of Information Technology - Network Switches (E-Rate)

This contract represents the procurement of network switches for the Department of Information Technology of St. Mary’s County Public Schools, funded under the E‑Rate program. The school district issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and selected CDW Government, LLC as the awardee with a contract value of $3,630,656. The purchase is intended to upgrade and expand the district’s network infrastructure to support high‑speed internet access in K‑12 schools. • Scope: Supply and delivery of network switching equipment, likely including installation and basic configuration. • Funding: E‑Rate program, which subsidizes telecommunications services for schools and libraries. • Vendor: CDW Government, LLC, a national reseller of IT hardware and services.