E-Rate Wireless Access Points Upgrade

Irving Independent School District (ISD) is seeking qualified firms to supply and install E‑Rate‑funded wireless access points (Wi‑Fi 7 capable) across five high‑school campuses and one additional instructional campus. The solution must be cloud‑managed (e.g., Cisco Meraki or equivalent), support 4×4 MU‑MIMO, multigigabit Ethernet, and integrate with the district’s existing Cisco ISE, Catalyst switches, and 802.1X authentication. Vendors must provide hardware, licensing, installation, configuration, and project‑management services, and comply with all federal, state, and district regulations, including E‑Rate requirements. The contract is a one‑time purchase; proposals are due 20 Nov 2026, with award expected 14 Dec 2026. • Replace end‑of‑support APs at 6 campuses (≈ 800 units total) • Provide Cisco CW9176 (or equivalent) APs with required features • Cloud‑based management platform (Meraki Dashboard or equivalent) • Include 60‑month licensing, installation, configuration, and project‑management services • Must be a registered E‑Rate service provider with valid SPIN • Required forms: W‑9, financial statements, pre‑service affidavit, etc. • Evaluation based on price (40 %), vendor reputation, quality, fit, Texas ISD experience, and long‑term cost.