# Irving Independent School District Ionwave #RFP 27B-01-908

Irving ISD Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access point upgrades and campus services

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP 27B-01-908
**NAICS:** 238210, 423690

Irving Independent School District is seeking a one-time E-Rate wireless access point replacement and installation project across six campuses.
- **Buyer:** Irving Independent School District, Purchasing/Bond office, Irving, Texas.
- **OEM:** **Cisco**; the requested equipment is Cisco Wi-Fi 7. Equivalent products are permitted if vendors explain technical compliance and any additional costs.
- **Equipment and quantities:**
  - 788 Cisco Wireless 9176I access points (part number **CW9176I-CFG**).
  - 15 Cisco Wireless 9176D1 access points (part number **CW9176D1-CFG**).
  - 803 Cisco Wireless Essentials licenses, each for 60 months (part number **LIC-CW-E**).
- **Campuses:** Cardwell Career Preparatory Center, Jack E. Singley Academy, Irving High School, MacArthur High School, Nimitz High School, and Wheeler Transitional and Developmental Center. Equipment quantities by campus are itemized below.
- **Services:** Installation, project management, and equipment configuration at each of the six campuses.
- **Notable requirements:** Replace end-of-support access points; support high-density use, 4x4 MU-MIMO, multigigabit uplinks, cloud management, and compatibility with the District’s existing network.
- **Performance:** One-time project beginning upon Board of Trustees approval and continuing through District-determined completion; the wireless licenses run for 60 months.

### Description

Irving Independent School District is requesting proposals from qualified firms for E-Rate wireless access point upgrades. The work is for five high school campuses and one additional instructional campus. Electronic submission is strongly requested, although paper bids are accepted; emailed or faxed bids and late or incomplete bids will not be accepted. Specific questions must be submitted in writing through the Questions Tab.

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