Districtwide Wireless Network Equipment and Installation

Empire Union School District is seeking approximately 229 wireless access points, a controller, licensing, installation, configuration, and support for a districtwide network upgrade across six schools and two other facilities.

Empire Union School District > Technology Department

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270002946

Due Date:Jan 15, 2027 11:00 PM

Posted Date:Nov 10, 2026 02:01 PM

Contract Period:3 years

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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EMPIRE UNION ELEM SCHOOL DIST -- FCC Form 470 #270002946 (FY2027) -- RFP 2027 Wireless.pdf

Contact

Name:Andreya Viscovich

Email:aviscovich@empire.k12.ca.us

Phone:+12095212800

Address:Modesto, CA, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Hand delivery

Description

Empire Union School District seeks proposals for an on-premises wireless network upgrade, including approximately 229 access points, mounts, one wireless controller, software and licensing, installation, configuration, and support. The RFP specifies Ruckus equipment or equivalent products that meet the requirements; proposed equivalents must include documentation demonstrating compatibility with the District’s existing network. Bidders must itemize all specified equipment and services, identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible costs, and separately price equipment, installation, and support for non-instructional facilities. Any hardware repair or replacement included in a support plan must be priced separately per year. The selected vendor must assign a project manager, meet weekly with the District’s IT Department, provide a project schedule and implementation plan, and deliver as-built documentation, including a final access point map and configuration backups. The proposal must address the requested technical compatibility and interoperability requirements, provide relevant project experience and references, and include itemized pricing. The stated contract term is three years. Work is to be completed within 60 days after purchase order issuance or by the later date specified in the purchase order or approved project schedule; the District’s target completion date is October 1, 2027.

Classification Codes

NAICS334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.

Title	Date Posted
RFP 2027 Wireless.pdf	Nov 10, 2026 02:11 PM
FCC Form 470 #270002946 Application (PDF)	Nov 10, 2026 02:01 PM