Academic Building Wireless Project

SUNY Cobleskill is conducting a discretionary purchase for a comprehensive Academic Building Wireless Project involving network infrastructure upgrades. The procurement focuses on acquiring Extreme Networks wireless equipment, specifically 49 AP4000-WW Indoor TriRadio WiFi6E Access Points, 2 AP5010-WW Indoor TriRadio WiFi6E Access Points, and 51 XIQ-PIL-S-C-EW XIQ Pilot SaaS Enterprise Warranties. The project encompasses hardware procurement, accompanying 5-year software and technical support warranties, and installation at the Cobleskill campus located at 121 Schoharie Parkway North. The procurement will follow New York State Education Law 355(5)(a) and related purchasing regulations, with a sealed bid process not being utilized. The solicitation was posted on March 22, 2022, with proposals due by April 12, 2022, representing a 5-year contract term. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, but the comprehensive nature of the equipment specification suggests technical compliance and manufacturer-specific requirements will be primary considerations.

The contract opportunity does not include a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, but does mandate a 15% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal. Ronco is identified as a business entity previously awarded a substantially similar procurement contract. The procurement documents include extensive affirmative action clauses and procurement lobbying act procedures, indicating rigorous compliance requirements for potential vendors. Specific budget ranges are not disclosed, though the comprehensive wireless infrastructure upgrade suggests a significant investment in network technology. The contract applies to Schoharie County, with potential indirect relevance to St. Lawrence County and Cheektowaga CDP jurisdictions. Vendors must carefully review attached documentation including Standard NYS Contract Clauses, Affirmative Action Clauses, and Procurement Lobbying Act Procedures to ensure full compliance with SUNY's contracting requirements.