E-Rate #270003585

Up to 720 Juniper AP45 wireless access points and installation for Red Clay schools

Red Clay Consolidated School District is seeking up to 720 wireless access points and related installation for multiple schools. - Buyer: Red Clay Consolidated School District, through the Data Service Center’s Central Bidding Department; the initial notice also references the Central Bidding Department serving Colonial School District. - OEMs: Juniper Networks and HPE are named in the requested HPE Juniper AP45 equipment description. Equivalent products may be proposed. - Products: Up to 720 AP45 wireless access points, part number B-AP45-2S-7Y-E, each bundled with a seven-year license and support. Equipment replaces existing access points. - Services: Installation and initial configuration across multiple schools; installation is priced per access point. Most units are ceiling-mounted, with some wall-mounted. No cabling is included. - Notable requirements: Purchase depends on 2027 E-Rate Category II funding. Pricing is to remain guaranteed through June 2028. Vendors may propose equipment, installation, or both; installation bidders must attend a district-arranged school walk-through.

Description

Red Clay Consolidated School District plans to purchase and install up to 720 HPE Juniper AP45 or equivalent wireless access points across multiple schools using E-Rate Category II funding. The access points will replace existing units, and associated installation is included; no cabling is associated with the project. Vendors may propose the access point hardware, installation, or both. Proposals are due December 2, 2026, and the attached bid documents state a bid opening date of January 5, 2027.

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