E-Rate 13, Phase 1 Network Switch and Access Point Replacement

This solicitation seeks a full‑scale network upgrade for Albuquerque Public Schools, covering the supply, installation, and configuration of HP/Aruba edge switches, power supplies, transceivers, fiber cabling, and Aruba 630‑Series wireless access points across 48 schools and 5 administrative sites. The contract also includes comprehensive support and licensing (NBD, 4‑hour, and cloud subscriptions) for the installed hardware, as well as removal of legacy equipment, asset tagging, and detailed as‑built documentation. The work must be completed by September 30 2025, with an estimated total contract value of $7 million, of which $5.6 million is funded through the federal E‑Rate program. • Provide and install ~1,300 Aruba 6200 series switches (48‑port, 24‑port, 12‑port) with PoE and stacking capabilities. • Replace ~1,970 Aruba AP‑635 wireless access points (1,873 eligible, 96 ineligible) and install mounting kits. • Deliver and manage a suite of Aruba/HPE support and licensing products (NBD, 4‑hour, cloud subscriptions). • Perform removal of existing equipment, warehousing, transportation, asset‑tagging, and create As‑Built documentation; meet Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage and E‑Rate compliance requirements.