Requests for Proposals for E-Rate Year 28: 25-0116-2 Category Two Wireless Equipment

Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) awarded a fixed‑price contract for Category‑Two wireless equipment under E‑Rate Year 28. The award went to Converge One, Inc., which will supply Cisco Catalyst 9130AX series access points, associated DNA licenses, mounting hardware, and a small quantity of outdoor C9124AXE‑B access points. The work includes delivery to roughly 150 district sites, a bill‑of‑materials submission within one week of award, an implementation start date of April 1 2025, and compliance with E‑Rate eligibility, Secure Networks Act, and warranty requirements. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, may run up to five years with annual renewals, and is contingent on USAC Form 471 approval. • Scope: 60 Cisco 9130AX indoor APs, DNA‑On‑Prem Advantage licenses, mounting kits, plus 36 Cisco C9124AXE‑B outdoor APs. • Funding: E‑Rate Category Two (inter‑metal connections or basic maintenance) with required eligibility percentages and reporting. • Requirements: Performance and payment bonds (100 % of price), CG‑L liability insurance, 10‑year record retention, no pre‑July 1 2025 invoicing, and Secure Networks Act compliance.