WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS & CABLING

The Palmdale School District is seeking qualified vendors for the provision and turnkey installation of new indoor and outdoor Wireless Access Points (APs) to enhance coverage and capacity. The primary objective is to select the most cost-effective solution to provide high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi access in designated areas. The District requires a unified 'single-pane-of-glass' management experience for all new and existing access points. The proposed solution must be manageable via a centralized cloud platform, and all proposed equipment and services must be eligible for discounts under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-rate program. Some key requirements include: • Use of district standard outdoor and indoor wireless points, or equivalent • Provision of Aruba Central Foundation licenses for 5 years for each access point • Installation of all necessary data cabling, mounting hardware, and configuration • Compliance with E-rate program rules and regulations • Provision of a valid E-rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and FCC Registration Number (FRN) • Evidence of FCC Green Light Status The District intends to partially fund the services through the federal E-rate program, and vendors should be familiar with and compliant with all applicable federal E-rate policies.