Wireless Local Area Network Infrastructure Equipment Upgrade Services
- Client
- San Francisco, California
- RFP Number
- NET-17452
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Networking Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe San Francisco Unified School District Department of Technology seeks qualified proposers to supply network equipment and technical services for a campus Wireless Local Area Network upgrade. Requested items include campus WLAN electronics, modules, software, licenses, Ruckus R760 access points, SmartZone Data Plane Appliances, and Virtual SmartZone software or their equivalents. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid, and performance of work will occur offsite. Interested parties must submit proposal packages via email to Richelle Hilario at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. PST on November 11, 2026. Submissions require a minimum of two PDF attachments, including a narrative proposal and a separate cost proposal, alongside a completed Attachment B in Excel format and signed attachments. An evaluation panel will score proposals based on E-Rate eligible costs (worth up to 45 points) and E-Rate ineligible costs (worth up to 15 points).
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2. [Final] #89 ERATE WLAN 2027 RFP.pdf, 1. E-Rate Eligible_RFP Project No. 12632 and 12633_Advertisement.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The San Francisco Unified School District Department of Technology is soliciting proposals from qualified proposers to supply network equipment and related services for campus Wireless Local Area Network. The RFP seeks hardware, modules, software, licenses, and technical services. Proposals are open to qualified and responsible proposers with a valid Service Provider Identification Number.
- Issued by
- San Francisco Unified School District
- RFP Issue Date
- Wednesday October 14, 2026
- RFP Document Posting (SFUSD Website)
- Wednesday October 14, 2026
- RFP Advertisement No. 1 Run Date
- Wednesday October 14, 2026
- RFP Advertisement No. 2 Run Date
- Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Question, Objections, and Errors & Omissions Submission Deadline
- Wednesday October 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Question and Answer Posting (SFUSD Website)
- Wednesday November 4, 2026
- RFP Submission Deadline
- Wednesday November 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PST)
- Intent to Award Notice (Anticipated)
- Wednesday December 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST
- Protest Period Deadline (Anticipated)
- Wednesday December 9, 2026
- Board of Education Anticipated Approval Date (Anticipated)
- Tuesday January 12, 2027
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submitted as Portable Document Format (PDF) attachments to an email addressed to [email protected]. The Cost Proposal must be submitted as a separate attachment, with a minimum of two attachments total. The email subject line must state: WLAN Infrastructure Equipment Upgrade F470 No. 270000911 by Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PST).
- Contract term
- Initial term of three (3) years with two options to extend for up to two years each, not to exceed a maximum contract period of five (5) years.
- Place of performance
- San Francisco Unified School District Department of Technology Central Offices, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Funding
- Proposition A 2016 Bond Program, E-Rate 2027-2028 FCC FORM 470 No. 270000911
How proposals are evaluated
| E-Rate Eligible Costs | 45 |
| E-Rate Ineligible Costs | 15 |
| Compatibility with Existing Systems | 40 |
Scope of work
- Wireless network equipment, modules, components, and applicable licenses
- Ruckus 5 year license with AI/ Warranty/ Support (or equivalent)
- Virtual SmartZone3.0 or newer software virtual appliance, 1 Instance, includes 1 AP license (or equivalent)
- SLED Premium WatchDog Support - vSZ-RTU (or equivalent)
- SmartZone Data Plane Appliance with 4x10GigE and 4 GigE ports (or equivalent)
- Ruckus R760 tri band 802.11abgn/ac/ax Wireless Access Point (or equivalent)
- Delivery of hardware to 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- One-year manufacturer technical support and software/firmware maintenance contract for existing Ruckus wireless LAN controller
Minimum qualifications
- Must possess a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) issued by USAC
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal Identification Statement - Cover Letter
- Organization name, mailing address, and primary contact information
- Signed copy of Attachment A – E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions
- Attachment B – E-Rate WLAN Infrastructure 2027 Bid Equipment Response Template (in Excel format)
- Signed copy of Attachment C - Purchase Agreement
- Narrative proposal
- Cost proposal
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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