This contract awards the Columbia Public Schools district’s IT Department a cellular service and mobile device package for its staff. The awardee, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, will supply 93 cellular lines, offer a menu of iPhone 14/15 devices, and provide monthly service plans with rates ranging from $20 to $65 per line. The pricing tables show multiple plan options and device cost ranges, with total monthly service expenditures between roughly $3,700 and $6,045, plus one‑time equipment charges. The district’s procurement process included several major carriers, but the final award was a single‑source award to Verizon.
• Scope: 93 cellular lines, device procurement (iPhone 14/15 family), and associated service plans.
• Financials: Monthly service costs $3.7‑$6.0 k; device costs up to $679 each; total estimated annual spend ≈ $45‑$70 k plus capital outlay.
• Award: Single‑vendor award to Verizon (Cellco Partnership), no explicit term or renewal language disclosed.