Agenda Item
a. Approval of Network Cabling, Wireless Infrastructure, and Fiber Installation Services for New Dresden Elementary School (Integrated Communication Networks, Inc.) (Not to exceed $684,213.78)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of network cabling, wireless infrastructure, and fiber installation services from Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) to support the opening of New Dresden Elementary School, at a cost not to exceed $684,213.78.
Why: The opening of New Dresden Elementary School requires a reliable and scalable network infrastructure to support instructional, administrative, and operational systems across the new facility. The services provided by Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) will establish the foundational connectivity needed for the school to operate, including structured cabling, wireless access point installation, fiber connectivity, and telecommunications room buildouts. This infrastructure ensures consistent network performance, supports district technology standards, and enables all instructional and operational systems to function effectively on the first day of school.
Details: The network infrastructure scope for New Dresden Elementary School was developed in coordination with district leadership, instructional technology staff, and construction partners to ensure the facility meets district standards for connectivity, performance, and reliability.
Structured Cabling Systems =$571,374.07
ICN will provide structured Cat 6A cabling and telecommunications room build-outs as part of a phased implementation.
Wireless Infrastructure Services =$19,393.60
ICN will support wireless connectivity through a combination of new installation and reuse of existing equipment.
Fiber Connectivity =$4,200.83
ICN will install indoor-outdoor plenum multimode fiber to establish connectivity between the old school MDF and the new school MDF.
Contingency =$89,245.28
A contingency amount of 15% above quoted costs is included to manage unforeseen conditions associated with network installation in a new construction environment and to ensure timely project completion.
Financial impact: $684,213.78
SPLOST
306.1000.561600.80336.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone: 678.676.1274
Effective: March 2026
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Integrated Communication Networks, Inc.
Quote
14-Dec-25
PO NUMBER:
WO NUMBER:
RFP NUMBER:
CUSTOMER: BILL TO:
DCSD
DCSD Dresden ES
POC: Melissa Sims
START DATE:
JOB DESCRIPTION
ICN will install indoor-outdoor plenum (12) strand Multimode fiber from Old MDF to the New MDF
See Attached for location and list all Hrs and work done
LABOR
Task SERVICE PERSON DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY TOTAL
1 Tech 1 Multimode Fiber Installed
$ 1,884.87 1 $ 1,884.87
2 Tech 1 Term 12 Fiber in MDF $ 662.40 1 $ 662.40
3 Tech 2 Term 12 Fiber in IDF $ 662.40 1 $ 662.40
4 Install J-hooks & wire $ 52.50 1 $ 52.50
$ -
43 SUB TOTAL $ 3,262.17
PARTS TOTAL $ 3,262.17
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST
1 Commscope 1 U Fiber Shelf Installed 2 $ 290.03 $ 580.06
2 Commscope 4 U Fiber Shelf 0 $ 582.75 $ -
3 Commscope Fiber Modules 2 $ 82.05 $ 164.10
4 3/4" J-hooks 50 $ 3.89 $ 194.50
5 2" J-hooks 0 $ 5.50 $ -
LABOR $ 3,262.17
DATE MATERIAL $ 938.66
TAX/HANDLING
TIME IN TOTAL $ 4,200.83
TIME OUT
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
Signature Print Name
5108 Minola Dr. Lithonia GA. 30038
Phone: (470) 545-5425 Fax: (470) 545-5464
Website: www.icnpros.com