Salisbury Christian School - 2026 - Cat 2 - 470

DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS AND BIDS TO THE TECHNICAL CONTACT NOT THE MAIN CONTACT. Salisbury Christian School requests Category 2 funding for the complete replacement and modernization of the campus wireless infrastructure. This project will replace all existing Ruckus access points with Aruba Wi-Fi 6E access points and implement seamless Google Workspace authentication across the entire campus in a single phase during summer 2026. This request covers the Nehemiah Center (1st and 2nd floors, including the gymnasium and multipurpose room), Founders Hall, Auld Annex, Early Learning Center main building, and the two Early Learning Center modular classrooms.
We are requesting proposals for: 22 (more or less) Access Points, Aruba AP-615, or equivalent with all necessary licensing and hardware/software, with basic maintenance and installation. 6 (more or less) Access Points, Aruba AP-635, or equivalent with all necessary licensing and hardware/software, with basic maintenance and installation. (up to) 5-year Aruba Central Foundation (or Advanced) cloud-management licenses for all access points requested. Labor: for installation and configuration, including configuration of Aruba Central Cloud Authentication integrated with the districts existing Google Workspace for Education Plus domain to enable seamless WPA3-Enterprise 802.1X authentication using staff and student Google credentials (no separate on-premise RADIUS server or ClearPass required). Plus minor relocation of existing access points as needed. 300 Feet (more or less) cabling, no manufacturer preference, with basic maintenance and installation/configuration.
The district prefers the Service Provider Invoice (SPI) funding method. Proposals should include separate line-item pricing for equipment, 5-year cloud licenses, Cloud Authentication configuration and Google Workspace integration, basic cabling, and installation labor.
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Our school is also seeking proposals for all associated costs, miscellaneous parts, and fees needed to purchase, install, configure, and use the equipment.
School will hold the bidding process open for at least the required 28 days. School is allowed to decide at any time after the allowable contract date. Bidders submitting bids after the allowable contract date accept the risk that their bid might be too late to be considered. Therefore, bidders are encouraged to submit their bids prior to the allowable contract date.
We want to improve our capabilities to provide fast internet access for our students and staff. We are interested in a cost-efficient solution that will provide fast response to many students seeking information at the same time. We will consider different alternatives to accomplish our goal. New equipment must be able to work with our existing equipment.
Requested services (4 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses
State/local procurement requirements: DO NOT CONTACT THE MAIN CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS 470. DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS AND BIDS TO THE TECHNICAL CONTACT IDENTIFIED ABOVE. Initial contact should be via email only. The email subject line should reference the School Name and 470 number. All responses should reference the services on which you are bidding. Proposals should come from a vendor with a SPIN number and include verification that their form 473 (SPAC) is current and up to date. All bids should contain your SPIN, Company Name, and Contact Information. SPAM, Generic and telecom broker inquires will not be considered legitimate inquires or proposals. All proposals/quotes of bidders should separate the eligible and ineligible E-Rate products and services and their associated costs. Vendors are expected to provide Lowest Corresponding Price. ***Proposals will be accepted by a vendor without a SPIN if you are willing to obtain one. Please contact the Client Service Bureau (CSB) at +1 (555) 000-0000 or visit the website: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/service-providers/before-you-begin/
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260012018/16063814/20782942-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260012018_CERTIFIED.pdf