Wireless Upgrade Equipment

North Summit School District in Utah is seeking to procure wireless access equipment through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for E-Rate Category 2 services. The procurement involves purchasing 90 Mist A.P. Model 45 wireless access points or equivalent enterprise wireless access WIFI 6E 80211 AX devices with cloud management capabilities. Bidders must provide 5-year advanced hardware replacement, software maintenance, and technical support, with strict requirements that no refurbished equipment will be accepted. All product pricing must be unbundled, separating maintenance licenses from equipment and operational licenses. Vendors proposing equivalent products must submit detailed product specification sheets, current user references, and comprehensive cost breakdowns including hardware, software, and training expenses. Key procurement dates include a March 3, 2025 deadline for questions (to be submitted to krichins@nsummit.org) and a March 21, 2025 bid submission deadline at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. The district will evaluate total cost of ownership when considering alternative product proposals.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and E-Rate requirements. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The purchase is contingent upon E-Rate funding and will not be executed until after July 1, 2025. Vendors must ensure their proposed equipment qualifies for E-Rate funding and can integrate with existing district infrastructure. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the scope involves 90 wireless access points with comprehensive 5-year support packages. Interested bidders must submit written proposals by mail to North Summit School District in Coalville, UT, and demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, pricing transparency, and ability to meet the district's specific wireless networking requirements.