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 Revised
17-Dec-25
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WO NUMBER:
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CUSTOMER: BILL TO:
DCSD
DCSD Dresden ES SCS Phase II
POC: Melissa Sims
START DATE:
JOB DESCRIPTION
ICN will Install Cat 6A SCS and (1) MDF/ (6) IDF Buildout.
See Attached for location and list all Hrs and work done
LABOR
Task SERVICE PERSON DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY TOTAL
1 Tech 1 Install 7' Cabinets $ 52.00 77 $ 4,004.00
2 Tech 2 Install 7' Cabinets $ 52.00 77 $ 4,004.00
3 Tech 1 Term 12 Fiber in MDF $ 662.40 6 $ 3,974.40
4 Tech 2 Term 12 Fiber in IDF $ 662.40 6 $ 3,974.40
5 Install Ladder Rack $ 52.00 84 $ 4,368.00
6 Install J-hooks & wire $ 52.00 50 $ 2,600.00
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35 SUB TOTAL $ 22,924.80
PARTS TOTAL $ 22,924.80
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST
1 Cat 6A Data cable 422 $ 399.85 $ 168,736.70
2 Cat 6A wireless cable 80 $ 399.85 $ 31,988.00
3 Cat 6A camera cable 47 $ 399.85 $ 18,792.95
4 760152587 24 port 6A patch panel 14 $ 364.00 $ 5,096.00
5 760152595 48 port 6A patch panel 11 $ 728.00 $ 8,008.00
6 Hoffman 7"x24"x42" Cabinet 15 $ 2,150.40 $ 32,256.00
7 Hoffman Cabinet Fan Assembly 15 $ 310.55 $ 4,658.25
8 Giest Cabinet Power supply 15 $ 250.00 $ 3,750.00
9 Commscope 1 U Fiber Shelf 6 $ 190.65 $ 1,143.90
10 Commscope 4 U Fiber Shelf 1 $ 384.02 $ 384.02
11 Commscope Fiber Modules 12 $ 82.05 $ 984.60
12 Fiber Connector LC Fiber Connector 144 $ 12.84 $ 1,848.96
13 Fiber Patch Cords LCLC Fiber patch cords 24 $ 32.54 $ 780.96
14 1980' Armoured 50m Fiber 1 $ 11,001.14 $ 11,001.14
15 10250-712 12'Runway Ladder rack 16 $ 145.52 $ 2,328.32
16 11421-112 12' Runway Angle 29 $ 35.00 $ 1,015.00
17 12' Runway Stand-off 15 $ 52.40 $ 786.00
18 3/4" J-hooks 240 $ 3.89 $ 933.60
19 2" J-hooks 200 $ 5.50 $ 1,100.00
LABOR $ 22,924.80
DATE MATERIAL $ 295,592.40
TAX/HANDLING
TIME IN TOTAL $ 318,517.20
TIME OUT
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
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5108 Minola Dr. Lithonia GA. 30038
Phone: (470) 545-5425 Fax: (470) 545-5464
Website: www.icnpros.com