Technology Equipment and Managed Services for Academy for Classical Education

The Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Georgia is soliciting proposals for technology equipment and managed services, including interactive panels, surveillance cameras, laptops, monitors, and audio systems.

ACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION INC.

General

Status:Open (open)

Solicitation Identifier:PE-55115-NONST-2027-000000013

Due Date:Jul 01, 2026 12:00 PM

Posted Date:Jun 17, 2026 12:00 PM

Contract Period:3 years base + 2 × 1 year options

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

Original Solicitation Links

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technology equipment

Contact

Name:Pat Kelly

Phone:+14782385757

Address:5665 New Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Mail

Description

The Academy for Classical Education (ACE) is seeking proposals for various technology equipment and associated managed services. The solicitation includes a request for 20-75 interactive panels with installation, wall mounts, 5-year warranties, and on-site support within 30 minutes for issues. Additionally, ACE requires equipment for an existing digital surveillance system, including 25-360 cameras with sound, PTZ cameras, and bullet cameras, with all licenses and warranties handled by the vendor. The request also covers 25 teacher laptops with specific minimum specifications, including delivery, configuration, installation, and disposal of packaging. Ten Mini PCs with specified minimums and 25 22-inch monitors are also requested, with similar delivery, configuration, installation, and disposal requirements. Furthermore, ACE is seeking five additional classroom audio systems with speakers, wiring, amplifiers, and teacher pendant microphones, and eight external speaker horns compatible with an existing Valcom intercom system. All equipment installations require vendor on-site presence within 30 minutes of reported issues for warranty handling. ACE is also requesting managed services for all switching/wireless equipment and Nutanix Servers, requiring a 24/7/365 Network Operation Center with detailed capabilities. Proposals will be evaluated based on price (40%), prior experience (25%), technician proximity/serviceability (25%), and overall knowledge of ACE's technology (10%).

Classification Codes

NAICS423430Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

PSC7E20Hardware, software, and other equipment for end user client computing including Tier 1 and 2 help/service desk, deskside support, adds/moves/changes, workspace technical support, audio/video (A/V, VTC) conferencing, workspace, collaboration and productivity software, and printers. A/V and VTC includes equipment typically used in conference rooms and dedicated telepresence rooms to enable workforce communications. Workspace includes physical desktops, laptops, thin client, and peripherals (monitors, mouses, keyboards). Helpdesk and Deskside support includes hardware, software and equipment needed to troubleshoot, repair, and manage client computing devices. Collaboration and productivity software includes tools used to author, create, collaborate and share documents and other content.