Authorize the purchase of network switch gear from low cost respondent MXN of Woodstock, GA in the amount of $53,324.24.

Network switch gear is required for the new elementary school under construction. State contract pricing was obtained, with additional competitive quotes requested from multiple vendors. Five responses were received. State contract pricing from MXN was the lowest response received.

We have successfully done similar business with MXN previously. MXN is not adversely listed on the SAM.GOV database.

$53,324.24 from the new elementary school technology budget.

12/7/2016