Mist Wireless Access Point (WAP) License and Support

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #25260060B-GNM) for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Point (WAP) subscription licensing and support services across its 64 instructional facilities. The procurement seeks a 36-month subscription license renewal for 2,756 indoor wireless access points, requiring mandatory technical support including software updates, critical security patches, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support directly from Juniper Networks. Bidders must be registered with the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC), provide a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), and obtain an FCC Registration Number. The solicitation has a comprehensive timeline, with a voluntary pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 9:30 AM EST via WebEx, and bid submissions due by December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST through the Vendorlink portal. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, pricing, and vendor qualifications, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder recommended for award. The contract term will commence on July 1, 2026, or upon Board approval, with all proposed products and services required to be eligible for federal E-Rate program Category 2 reimbursement.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires comprehensive vendor certifications including drug-free workplace, debarment, conflict of interest, and anti-lobbying affidavits. Seven companies submitted bids, including Beyond Tech USA LLC, CDW Government LLC, DOF Creations LLC, IT Devices Online Inc., MarsBear Tech, PC Solutions & Integration Inc., and United Data Technologies. The bid tabulation sheet revealed pricing ranging from $183.50 to $356.18 per unit, with PC Solutions & Integration Inc. submitting the lowest responsive bid totaling $505,726.00 for the entire 2,756-unit requirement. The School Board reserves the right to make multiple awards, designating primary and secondary vendors, and can cancel the contract with 30 days' notice before the end of any fiscal year. The existing infrastructure consists of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points across 64 facilities, with the new procurement representing a renewal and expansion of current licensing and support services. The procurement specifically excludes third-party support, mandating that all licenses and support must originate directly from Juniper Networks.