Agenda Item
b. Approval of Network Cabling, Fiber Infrastructure Installation Services, and Wireless with Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) for New Sequoyah High School, New Sequoyah Middle School, and New Cross Keys High School (Not to Exceed $2,540,002.52)
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 and fiber infrastructure installation services from Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) to support the opening of New Sequoyah High School, New Sequoyah Middle School, and New Cross Keys High School at a cost not to exceed $2,540,002.52.
Why: The opening of New Sequoyah High School, New Sequoyah Middle School, and New Cross Keys High 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 Sequoyah High School, New Sequoyah Middle School, and New Cross Keys High School was developed in coordination with district leadership, instructional technology staff, and construction partners to ensure both facilities meet district standards for connectivity, performance, and reliability.
Key Services Include:
Structured Cabling Systems, Interior Fiber Connectivity & Wireless= $2,121,925.44
Integrated Communication Networks, Inc. (ICN) will install district-standard Category 6A structured cabling systems and supporting fiber infrastructure to provide reliable network connectivity for instructional, administrative, safety, and operational systems across all campuses. At the Sequoyah High School and Middle School campus, ICN will install Cat 6A structured cabling throughout both facilities and complete the build-out of one Main Distribution Frame (MDF) and twelve Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) telecommunications rooms. Work includes installation of fiber backbone infrastructure between the MDF and IDFs, telecommunications cabinets, ladder rack systems, and the termination, testing, and certification of copper and fiber network connections.
At New Cross Keys High School, ICN will install Cat 6A structured cabling and support the buildout of one temporary MDF, seven new IDF telecommunications rooms, and upgrades to three existing IDF rooms. The project also includes the deployment of Aruba AP-615 wireless access points with mounting hardware and five-year Aruba Central licensing to support district-wide wireless connectivity at the Sequoyah High School and Middle School campus and New Cross Keys High School. Additional network connectivity will be installed to support portable classroom pods at the Cross Keys campus, including fiber connectivity and cabling to support data, wireless, and security systems within those instructional spaces.
Labor = $86,772.40
Labor services will include the installation and configuration of structured cabling and fiber infrastructure across both campuses, and the buildout and preparation of the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) and Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) telecommunications rooms. ICN will perform cabinet installation, ladder rack installation, fiber terminations, and the termination, testing, and certification of all copper and fiber network systems to ensure proper performance and reliability. Work will be coordinated with construction partners and district technology staff to ensure compliance with district standards and alignment with project timelines.
Contingency =$331,304.68
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: $2,540,002.52
SPLOST VI
306.2210.530000.80336.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Sequoyah Wireless Quote
Integrated Communication Networks, Inc.
Wireless Infrastructure Equipment Manf. Part number Quantity Manf. Price List Unit Cost Total Cost
Aruba AP-615 Wireless Access Point a/bg/n AP-615 209 $ 994.50 $440.33 $92,028.97
AP-MNT AP-B mount bracket S0J40A 209 $ 26.50 $11.74 $2,453.66
Controller and Software
Aruba Central AP Fnd 5yr Sub E-STU Q9Y60AAE 209 $ 505.00 $ 223.60 $46,732.40
$0.00
Infrastructure Installation
Installation of AP-615 ICN 209 $ 150.00 $31,350.00
TOTAL COST FOR IMPLEMENTATION $172,565.03
This quote is based on the following
Install (209) AP 615 with mounting brackets and 5 year licenses
4-Mar-26