Access Points Purchase

The Liberty Public School District #53 is seeking a qualified vendor to replace and upgrade its Wi‑Fi infrastructure across 19 campuses with Wi‑Fi 7‑compatible access points. The district will purchase a total of 359 access points (336 interior, 23 exterior) that must meet detailed technical specifications, include a one‑year warranty with next‑day replacement, and be delivered and installed by mid‑to‑late July 2026. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with E‑Rate funding rules, fixed pricing for the first year, and a comprehensive set of contractual and insurance requirements. • Supply of 336 interior and 23 exterior Wi‑Fi 7 access points (Cisco Meraki CW9176I and CW9163E equivalents). • Required features include tri‑band operation, 12 spatial streams, PoE+, BLE radios, built‑in WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and no separate licensing fees. • Vendor must provide pricing for hardware plus a separate one‑year warranty, submit full proposal package (original, two copies, flash drive) by February 10, 2026, and meet E‑Rate compliance and insurance standards. • Contract term is at least 12 months with possible extensions; early‑termination clauses and price‑adjustment notices are defined.