Network Hardware Pre-Staging & Configuration

The contract entails the pre-staging and configuration of 5,964 network devices including switches, routers, and access points for deployment across 75 schools within the Wake County Public School System during the 2026–2027 fiscal year, all in strict adherence to WCPSS technical standards. This subcontract requires comprehensive preparation of each device prior to on-site installation, ensuring that all hardware is properly initialized, patched, configured with secure settings, and validated for seamless integration into the district's network infrastructure. The work must be completed to exacting specifications to minimize on-site intervention and support efficient, timely deployments across a large geographic footprint. The solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of June 3, 2026, and is managed under NAICS code 811212 for electronic equipment repair and maintenance services. The contracting authority is the Wake County Board of Education, operating under the state of North Carolina, and the performance location spans all 75 schools in the district. Although no specific point of contact or detailed address is provided, the contract is accessible through the North Carolina eProcurement portal. Bidders must demonstrate capability to handle large-scale hardware logistics, comply with educational sector security protocols, and meet strict timelines to support the district’s academic technology rollout schedule.