Paradise Unified School District Network Electronics RFP #PUSD-270002886-C2 Equipment 2026
Paradise UnifiedSchool · Paradise, CA- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Rachel White
- (530) 602-8080
The 30-second brief
Paradise Unified School District is seeking proposals for network electronics, wireless access points, internal connections, licenses, and basic maintenance under E-rate Category 2 Services (FCC Form 470 #270002886). The procurement covers 82 units of HPE Aruba Networking AP 735 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 access points, campus type U bracket kits, and Aruba Central AP Advanced 5-year subscriptions. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, with questions accepted until November 17, 2026. The contract is expected to begin on April 1, 2027, and run through September 30, 2028. Evaluation criteria prioritize pricing (40%), compatibility and interoperability (20%), prior experience (20%), references (10%), and response quality (10%).
HPE Aruba Networking AP 735 (US) Tri Radio 2x2 Wi Fi 7 Internal Antennas Campus Access Point (qty 82), HPE ANW AP-MNT-U Campus Type U Brkt Kit (qty 82), Aruba Central AP Adv 5yr Sub E-STU (qty 82)
Pricing (40%), Compatibility and interoperability (20%), Prior Experience with Proposer (20%), References (10%), Quality of Response (10%)
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Summary
Paradise Unified School District is seeking proposals for network electronics, wireless access points, internal connections, licenses, and basic maintenance under E-rate Category 2 Services (FCC Form 470 #270002886).
The procurement covers 82 units of HPE Aruba Networking AP 735 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 access points, campus type U bracket kits, and Aruba Central AP Advanced 5-year subscriptions. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, with questions accepted until November 17, 2026. The contract is expected to begin on April 1, 2027, and run through September 30, 2028. Evaluation criteria prioritize pricing (40%), compatibility and interoperability (20%), prior experience (20%), references (10%), and response quality (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
HPE Aruba Networking AP 735 (US) Tri Radio 2x2 Wi Fi 7 Internal Antennas Campus Access Point (qty 82), HPE ANW AP-MNT-U Campus Type U Brkt Kit (qty 82), Aruba Central AP Adv 5yr Sub E-STU (qty 82)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Company name
- Address
- Telephone
- Website
- Main contact name and email
- Federal Tax I.D. Number
- License or Registration Number
- FCC Registration Number
- E-rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Type of organization
- Relevant project experience on K-12 educational projects
- Pricing document
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 18 months
- Scope location
- Paradise, CA
- Reported agency
- Paradise Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Paradise Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Rachel White.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Paradise Unified 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 Rachel White at (530) 602-8080. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: HPE Aruba Networking AP 735 (US) Tri Radio 2x2 Wi Fi 7 Internal Antennas Campus Access Point (qty 82), HPE ANW AP-MNT-U Campus Type U Brkt Kit (qty 82), Aruba Central AP Adv 5yr Sub E-STU (qty 82). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing (40%), Compatibility and interoperability (20%), Prior Experience with Proposer (20%), References (10%), Quality of Response (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Paradise Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Paradise Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Paradise Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Company name, Address, Telephone, Website, Main contact name and email, Federal Tax I.D. Number, License or Registration Number, FCC Registration Number, E-rate Service Provider Identification Number. Review the full document from Paradise Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Paradise, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.