Newton County School District - VoIP Telco System RFI - C-915-01 (2025)
Newton County School DistrictSchool · Covington, GA- Due
- Dec 10, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2025
- Primary contact
- Cory Craver
- (770) 788-5451
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Summary
Newton County Schools is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from vendors regarding available VoIP enterprise phone systems, cloud-hosted or hybrid deployments, and unified communications.
The district operates 27 sites with approximately 1,300 phone extensions and 1,182 Cisco phones on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) version 12.5 with Cisco Unity voicemail. Scope includes number porting, SIP gateway connectivity, handset assessment, data migration, voicemail-to-email, training, support, and integration with 2N door access cameras, MultiTech FaxFinder e-fax, and Audio Enhancement intercom systems across 27 school locations in Covington, Georgia. Responses are due by December 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST via the e-bidding platform.
- Submit to
- https://ncssebid.ionwave.net/Login.aspx
- Scope location
- Covington, GA
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Newton County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2025. Submissions should be delivered to: https://ncssebid.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. For questions, contact Cory Craver.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Newton County School District in GA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Cory Craver at (770) 788-5451. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Newton County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Newton County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Newton County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Newton County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Covington, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.