Enterprise Wireless Network and Network Access Control

2026-11-03

1 . 1 . Purpose of the RFP The purpose of this Request for Proposal ( RFP ) is to invite prospective vendors to submit a proposal to design , configure , install , and validate a comprehensive enterprise wireless network solution and Network Access Control solution at the Santa Fe Community College main campus and Higher Education Center . The solutions will support Santa Fe Community College ’ s mission to “ Empower Students , Strengthen Community ” by providing increased signal coverage and performance , improved network security , and a user - friendly wireless network for students , faculty , staff , and guests . 1 . 2 . Background Information Santa Fe Community College ( SFCC ) is a public institution whose mission is to empower students and strengthen the community . The college is led by a President and supported by Vice Presidents , Deans , and Directors who oversee academic programs , student services , and operational functions . This structure enables SFCC to deliver innovative , equitable , and community - responsive education aligned with its strategic priorities in student success , career readiness , and institutional excellence . 1 . 3 . Existing infrastructure 1 . 3 . 1 . Two Ruckus Virtual SmartZone Essentials wireless controllers in HA cluster hosted in VMWare vSphere virtual environment . 1 . 3 . 2 . One Ruckus Cloudpath Enrollment System server hosted in VMWare vSphere virtual environment . Five thousand ( 5000 ) total licenses . 1 . 3 . 3 . SFCC managed devices currently use Active Directory Group Policy and JAMF to deploy certificates for 802 . 1x authentication and network configuration profiles . 1 . 3 . 4 . Guest access is provided using Cloudpath captive portal acceptance of terms of use . 1 . 3 . 5 . BYOD access is provided using Cloudpath captive portal workflow to issue and install 802 . 1x authentication certificates and network configuration profiles . 1 . 3 . 6 . Main Campus : A . Quantity ( qty ) one hundred forty - two ( 142 ) Ruckus R610 , twenty - three ( 23 ) Ruckus R720 , four ( 4 ) Ruckus T310D ( installed on exterior emergency towers ), and three ( 3 ) Ruckus T610 wireless access points ( 2 installed in campus courtyard , 1 installed in 800 - wing TATC Greenhouse ). B . Seventeen ( 17 ) Intermediate Distribution Frames ( IDF ) s . C . Fifteen ( 15 ) IDFs utilize HPE Aruba J9772A 2530 - 48G - PoEP Switches . D . Two ( 2 ) IDFs utilize HPE Aruba JL727B 6200F 48G CL4 4SFP + 370W . E . All existing wireless access points utilize CAT6 UTP . F . All existing patch panels are CAT6 rated . 1 . 3 . 7 . Higher Education Center ( HEC ): A . Qty seventeen ( 17 ) Ruckus R610 , and one ( 1 ) Ruckus R720 wireless access points . B . Two ( 2 ) IDFs that utilize HPE Aruba J9772A 2530 - 48G - PoEP Switches . C . All existing wireless access points utilize CAT6 UTP . D . All existing patch panels are CAT6 rated . E . 1Gbps E - Line circuit between HEC and main campus .

New Mexico

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