E-Rate #270000457

Milwaukee Public Schools seeks wireless access points, licenses, and mounting hardware (Extreme Networks or equivalent)

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking bids for wireless access points, licenses, and mounting hardware for district-wide deployment, with a focus on compatibility and product equivalency. - Government Buyer: - Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Primary contact: Chad Meyer - OEMs and Vendors: - Preferred OEM: Extreme Networks - Acceptable: Equivalent manufacturers (must demonstrate equivalency) - Products/Services Requested: - Wireless access points (1,028 units in main RFP; 160 units in attachment) - Licenses for wireless access points (1,028 units in main RFP; included in 160 units in attachment) - Mounting bracket hardware (1,028 units; part number ACC-BKT-AX-ADAPT-012 or equivalent) - Antennas, connectors, and related components (160 units) - Basic maintenance of internal connections for wireless access points (160 units) - Cabling (1,028 units in attachment; not in main RFP scope) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All hardware must be compatible with existing Cisco AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 and AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 mounting hardware - Bidders proposing alternatives to Extreme Networks must provide documentation proving equivalency - No infrastructure upgrades (e.g., cabling) are in scope per main RFP, but cabling is listed in attachment - All submissions must be made digitally via the Bonfire portal; no email or paper submissions - Opportunity is classified as Category 2 under E-rate guidelines

Description

Milwaukee Public Schools is seeking bids for wireless access points, licenses, and mounting bracket hardware or their equivalents as outlined in RFP 1178. The procurement will be managed through the Bonfire bidding portal. The RFP details the requirements and criteria for equivalent items, and instructions for submitting questions or bid responses are provided. The procurement is for Category 2 services and includes 1,028 units of wireless access points and related components. The solicitation is current with a response due date of September 22, 2026.

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