Internet Service Providers

This contract represents the award of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) procurement for Washington County Public Schools in Maryland. The solicitation was evaluated using an E‑Rate matrix that weighted price, peering, fiber connectivity, service level agreements, a five‑year cost projection, and the E‑Rate SPIN number. Antietam Broadband received the highest total score (74 points) and was consequently awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted through a competitive process that involved at least three bidders (Allied, Antietam Broadband, and Network Maryland) in the first evaluation set and a separate bidder (Veteran Communications Group) in a second set. No monetary values, contract term dates, or vendor contact details are disclosed in the available excerpts. • Awarded to Antietam Broadband following a points‑based evaluation (total 100 points). • Evaluation criteria emphasized price (30 %), peering (25 %), fiber plants (20 %), and SLA quality (15 %). • The procurement was managed by the Washington County Public Schools Purchasing Department for Maryland school districts under the federal E‑Rate program.