Opportunity
E-Rate #270004035
Wi-Fi 7 access points, cabling, and installation for 12 school district locations
Posted
November 09, 2026
Respond By
December 07, 2026
Identifier
270004035
NAICS
238210, 238290, 423690, 334220
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 is seeking a Wi-Fi 7 upgrade across 12 district locations, including equipment, cabling, installation, and support. - Government buyer: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (El Paso County School District No. 8), Technology office; contact: Landon Finch. - OEMs and vendors mentioned: Aruba / HP Aruba (including Aruba Central), CommScope (or equivalent cabling), and Rukus (existing access points and controllers). No access-point manufacturer is mandated. - Requested products: 309 Wi-Fi access points with software and licenses; 10,000 feet of CAT 6 cabling. No part numbers are specified. - Services: Site-specific predictive designs and heat maps; installation and configuration of access points, controllers, mounting hardware and cabling; secure staff and guest access; testing, labeling, training, post-installation surveys and adjustments; warranty, technical support and software updates. - Notable requirements: Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) with backward compatibility; compatibility with Aruba Central and the district network; WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise with 802.1X/RADIUS; MU-MIMO, OFDMA, PoE+ and high-availability cloud management. Cabling must be tested and certified, labeled, include a 10-foot access-point-side service loop, and use Velcro cable management and factory-made yellow patch cables. A written one-year workmanship warranty is required.
Description
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 seeks proposals for WiFi access points and cabling, including equipment, software, installation, configuration, and related components. The RFP covers twelve district locations and includes 309 wireless access points and 10,000 feet of cabling. Vendors must attend the required site visit and submit proposals by January 8, 2027, as specified in the attached RFP. Installation is expected to begin as early as July 1, 2027, subject to funding, and must be completed by June 30, 2028.