Wireless Network Installation and Maintenance Services

The School District of St. Lucie County is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive wireless network installation and maintenance services contract through RFP #26-07E. The procurement seeks certified installers of wireless network hardware equipment eligible for e-rate discounts, with the primary objective of expanding and replacing wireless network services across the district's 42 instructional entities and 4 non-instructional facilities. Proposers must demonstrate Cisco Gold or equivalent certification and provide percentage discounts off list price for equipment and maintenance parts, along with hourly rates for installation and maintenance services. The district's current network infrastructure is predominantly Cisco-based, including layer 3 core switches, local LAN switches, and Cisco Aironet wireless access points controlled by a Cisco 9800 series wireless controller. Key proposal requirements include compatibility with existing Cisco equipment, professional services for implementation, equipment installation, and maintenance/repair of network hardware. The public opening of proposals is scheduled for December 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with an evaluation committee meeting on December 17, 2025, at 3:30 PM, both located at 9461 Brandywine Lane in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Funding for this project is contingent upon E-rate funding and annual school board appropriations, with the district reserving the right to cancel the contract if sufficient funding is not secured. The initial contract period will be one year, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes the need for vendors with extensive Cisco networking expertise. The current inventory indicates a standardized wireless infrastructure with various Cisco access point models (including CW9166I-B indoor and IW9167EH-B outdoor access points) deployed across 37 different schools and district facilities. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive inventory and district-wide scope suggest a potentially significant contract value. Proposers must be prepared to work within the district's existing technological ecosystem, with a clear preference for Cisco or Cisco-compatible equipment to minimize operational complications and additional costs.