Schools seek 5‑year Cisco network deal with Total Communications
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Description
The New Haven Board of Alders Finance Committee is considering authorization for the Board of Education to enter a five‑year, $2.58 million agreement with Total Communications, Inc. to provide Cisco network infrastructure, licensing, maintenance, and security services across the school district from July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2031. The deal leverages a State of Connecticut DAS contract and is projected to save approximately $632,000 over the term compared to annual renewals.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$2,576,309.05 (5-year contract total); $515,261.81 annual payment
Vendor
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
Agency
City of New Haven, CT
Contract Type
TECHNOLOGY
Document Date
April 29, 2026
Contract Term
July 15, 2026 – July 14, 2031 (multi-year, 5-year agreement)
Renewal Date
2031-07-14
Renewal Info
Base term is five years from July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2031 with annual payments; fiscal memo cites use of State of CT DAS Contract #18PSX0202 and notes a renewal structure replacing prior annual renewals, but no automatic renewal beyond 2031 is described.
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