City of Santa Cruz Information Technology E-rate Grant Wireless Infrastructure Replacement - RFP No. LIB-0263
- Due
- Feb 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 24, 2025
- Primary contact
- Filiberto Garcia
- (831) 356-2561
The 30-second brief
The City of Santa Cruz Library IT Department seeks qualified and certified E-rate vendors to provide, install, and configure new wireless access point (AP) infrastructure across 11 branch locations and the Library Headquarters. The project encompasses replacing 89 existing indoor UniFi access points and 1 outdoor-capable unit with manufacturer-supported equipment. The deployment process includes removal of existing equipment, installation of new APs, labeling, cabling, configuration, and post-installation verification to ensure reliable wireless coverage. Vendors must comply with E-Rate program requirements and demonstrate public-sector experience. The submission deadline is February 19, 2026.
Removal of existing equipment, Installation of new APs, Labeling, Cabling, Configuration, Post-installation verification
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Summary
The City of Santa Cruz Library IT Department seeks qualified and certified E-rate vendors to provide, install, and configure new wireless access point (AP) infrastructure across 11 branch locations and the Library Headquarters.
The project encompasses replacing 89 existing indoor UniFi access points and 1 outdoor-capable unit with manufacturer-supported equipment. The deployment process includes removal of existing equipment, installation of new APs, labeling, cabling, configuration, and post-installation verification to ensure reliable wireless coverage. Vendors must comply with E-Rate program requirements and demonstrate public-sector experience. The submission deadline is February 19, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Removal of existing equipment
- Installation of new APs
- Labeling
- Cabling
- Configuration
- Post-installation verification
- Submit to
- 117 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Reported agency
- City of Santa Cruz
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Santa Cruz - Water Dept.?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 117 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For questions, contact Filiberto Garcia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Cruz - Water Dept. in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Filiberto Garcia at (831) 356-2561. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Removal of existing equipment, Installation of new APs, Labeling, Cabling, Configuration, Post-installation verification. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Cruz, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.