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Hearne ISD wireless access points, software, licenses, and installation

Hearne Independent School District is seeking a district-wide wireless network refresh through four alternative equipment packages. - Government buyer: Hearne Independent School District (Hearne ISD), Texas; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - OEMs and alternatives: Cisco, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, or Ubiquiti. The district will select one option, not combine all four. - Cisco: 148 CW9164I-EDU indoor access points and 1 CW9163E-B outdoor access point. - HPE Aruba: 148 AP-635 indoor access points and 1 AP-677 outdoor access point. - Ruckus: 148 R650 indoor access points and 1 T350se outdoor access point. - Ubiquiti: 148 UniFi U7 Pro Max indoor access points and 1 U6 Mesh outdoor access point. - Software and licenses: Each alternative includes 149 units of associated access-point software and licenses; only the selected OEM option applies. - Included work and requirements: Provide the components and cabling needed for an operational system, plus installation and configuration. Equivalent products may be proposed. The Cisco outdoor option specifies an IP67-rated unit with direct-mount external dipole antennas, such as MA-ANT-20 or equivalent. Equipment is requested for purchase rather than lease unless otherwise stated. - Other notable detail: The attachment describes the software/licenses as basic maintenance and specifies no support hours.

Description

Hearne Independent School District is seeking proposals for Category 2 internal connections, primarily wireless access points and associated software and licenses. The RFP lists four equipment options, with alternatives from Cisco, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, or Ubiquiti, and requests approximately 148 indoor access points plus one outdoor access point for the selected option. Proposals should include required components, cabling, installation, configuration, and software and licenses; vendors must submit proposals electronically through the RFP system. The source states a response deadline of November 26, 2026, and directs vendors to the RFP for specifications and updates.

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