Wide Area Network (WAN) Services to Select WCPS Locations

Washington County Public Schools awarded a contract for Wide‑Area Network (WAN) services to Antietam Broadband, covering 19 school and CES locations across Washington County, MD. The vendor will provide bandwidth‑based services with flat monthly rates ranging from 1 Gbps to 40 Gbps, resulting in a total yearly cost of $425,532. The bid tabulation shows the vendor receiving perfect scores (45/45 price, 40/40 technical, 15/15 E‑Rate), indicating it was the clear winner. The contract is for the FY 2025‑24 period, though exact start/end dates are not disclosed. This award reflects a typical school‑district telecommunications procurement, emphasizing flat‑rate pricing, E‑Rate compliance, and a single‑vendor award. • Scope: WAN services to 19 elementary schools and two CES facilities in Washington County, MD. • Pricing: Flat monthly recurring cost per bandwidth tier; total annual cost $425,532. • Vendor: Antietam Broadband (Antietam Cable Television, LLC) – perfect technical and price evaluation. • Evaluation: 100 % total score; E‑Rate SPIN 143 035 201 required. • No explicit dates, renewal terms, or agency contact details provided in the excerpt.