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Pleasant Local School District request for at least 100 replacement wireless access points

Pleasant Local School District is seeking quotes for a wireless access point replacement serving its schools. - Buyer: Pleasant Local School District, Marion, Ohio; Technology Coordinator (specific office not identified). - Named OEM: Aruba, whose AP-515 access points are being replaced. Aruba or equivalent equipment is acceptable; vendors are asked to confirm authorized reseller status. - Requested equipment: At least 100 wireless access points, plus necessary software and licenses. The district requests pricing based on a minimum five-year licensing term and wants to compare replacement costs with license-renewal costs. - Services: Remove existing access points and install and initially configure replacements. Walkthroughs are encouraged, and vendors may recommend improved placement or additional access points. - Key requirements and preferences: Compatibility with Airtame, AirPlay, and Google Cast; local or in-state presence and relevant experience are preferred. Monitoring, data-usage display or limits, and access-point-level client blocking are desirable. Vendors are asked to confirm willingness to provide discounted billing in writing. - Environment: Approximately 1,200 students; classes typically have about 25 students, with iPads in grades K–1 and Chromebooks in grades 2–12.

Description

PLEASANT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks quotes to replace its existing Aruba AP-515 wireless access points, with a minimum of 100 access points and pricing for at least a five-year licensing term. The district wants to compare replacement costs with license renewal costs; license renewals will be requested through a separate Form 470. Work primarily involves removing and installing access points, with walkthroughs encouraged and recommendations for placement or additional equipment welcome. Proven compatibility with Airtame, AirPlay, and Google Cast is required, and vendors must demonstrate authorized reseller status and provide written confirmation of willingness to provide discounted bills.

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