Opportunity
E-Rate #270003227
Vacaville Unified School District seeks 10 Gbps internet, managed network services, and 371 Ruckus access points
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 30, 2026
Identifier
270003227
NAICS
517111, 517810, 517311, 517312, 334220, 334290
Vacaville Unified School District is seeking high-capacity internet access, managed network services, and wireless equipment for its California schools. - Government buyer: Vacaville Unified School District, Vacaville, Solano County, California; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Named OEM: Ruckus is specified for the wireless access points. No internet or managed-services vendor is named. - Wireless equipment: 371 non-FIPS Ruckus access points: 356 R650, 6 R750, and 9 T750. District technicians will install them. - Internet access: Standalone service with a minimum 10 Gbps bandwidth for 17 entities. Optional firewall services are requested; transport is not required, and the provider must own and maintain any firewall equipment. - Managed internal broadband: Services for 17 sites, including vendor-agnostic, cloud-based wired and wireless network monitoring, proactive and reactive troubleshooting, automated issue identification, historical forensics, and staff training. - Notable requirements: Identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible costs, licensing and support charges, taxes, and shipping; confirm access points are non-FIPS. Proposals should also explain support, maintenance, warranty, training, and implementation. - Term: A one-year service term is anticipated; longer terms may be considered if they offer savings. The equipment request is for E-Rate Funding Year 2027–2028.
Description
Vacaville Unified School District seeks minimum 10 Gbps internet access with optional firewall services under a one-year agreement; no transport is required, and the provider must own and maintain any firewall equipment. The District is also seeking Managed Internal Broadband Services for 17 sites and 371 wireless access points. The access points are to be installed by District technicians. The District may consider a longer-term internet agreement if it achieves pre-discount savings.