LCC WIFI Replacement Project

2026-11-03

Lane Community College ( LCC ) is seeking proposals for a systems integrator and equipment supplier for a new Wi - Fi network . Access Point ( AP ) installation and network wiring infrastructure are to be provided under a separate contract . A system integrator will be required to work with the installer to develop a plan for the deployment of new Wi - Fi equipment control systems , equipment , software , and related infrastructure related to the Wi - Fi Infrastructure Replacement Project . The objective is to deploy an integrated , secure , institution - wide wireless network equipped with advanced management and monitoring tools . This project will replace end - of - life ( EOL ) hardware , expand coverage to eliminate deficiencies , and ensure a high - performance , scalable infrastructure that is easy to maintain . Basis of Project Scope and Requirements LCC has developed an improvement plan based on Cisco architecture ( see Exhibit 1 ). The College is open to alternative hardware systems that provide a competitive , comprehensive , long - term solution . See the LCC AP TYPES TABLE in Appendix A . Out of Scope ( Exclusions ) The following items and services are explicitly excluded from the scope of this Request for Proposal ( RFP ): • 1 . Labor / Installation : The selected Vendor is not responsible for the physical installation labor of hardware components . • 2 . Internal Configuration : LCC network engineering staff will perform configuration tasks for controllers and other components , operating under the guidance and expertise of the selected Bidder ' s engineering team to facilitate knowledge transfer and future system operation . Current Environment The existing wireless environment consists of approximately 355 Cisco access points ( APs ), supported by dedicated controllers and management software . • Recent Upgrades : In the last three years , two new buildings were equipped with approximately 90 Cisco APs and two new controllers . • Usage Profile : The network supports faculty , staff , students , and guests across academic , administrative , and residential spaces . • Device Volume : Peak usage reaches 2 , 000 concurrent devices . The majority are Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD ), though a small percentage are college - managed . • Network Configuration : There are 20 SSIDs across five campuses . Authentication is handled via Cisco ISE , RADIUS ( Microsoft NPS ), and MAC registration . • Access Switches : LCC access layer switches may only be able to provide the minimum 802 . 3at ( PoE +) 25 . 5 - watt power . Current network APs operate with reduced or restricted functionality if operating at lower power . Current Standards : Signal strength is designed for - 65 dBm ( primary ) and - 67 dBm ( secondary ). High - density areas utilize Cisco Radio Resource Management ( RRM ) for automated channel and power tuning . • Infrastructure & Site Conditions : LCC ’ s access layer is primarily Cisco 9200 and 9300 switches with a mix of 802 . 3af , at ( PoE +), and some bt . PoE + should be considered the baseline . 1G is available everywhere , so port speed shouldn ’ t be a concern . We should also note that some buildings have dense concrete and unusual cement support structures that can affect RF , and cable pathways can be tight in older areas . Wireless Management & Infrastructure Requirements 1 . Centralized Management & Control • On - Premises Management : A web - based , on - premises solution is required for the centralized management , monitoring , and control of all access points ( APs ). • Controller Architecture : All controllers , tunnel - termination devices , and physical / virtual appliances must be hosted on - premises . • High Availability ( HA ): The system must operate in a highly available configuration to ensure minimal service impact during component failures or system upgrades ( failover ). • Network Interface : All physical appliances or controllers must support a minimum of 10G Ethernet interface speeds . • Cisco Infrastructure Integration : If a Cisco - based solution is proposed , the vendor must evaluate the redeployment of LCC ’ s existing two ( 2 ) Cisco 9800 - L controllers . 2 . Automated RF & Client Optimization • Dynamic RF Management : APs must automatically identify and utilize noise - free , uncongested channels . The system shall dynamically adjust channel selection , widths , and power levels based on real - time deployment density without manual intervention . • Band Steering : The solution must automatically steer clients to the most appropriate RF band based on the client ’ s hardware capabilities . • Seamless Mobility : The system must support seamless roaming across Layer 2 boundaries between floors , buildings , and campuses without service interruption . 3 . SSID & Network Segmentation • Configurable Groupings : The solution must support multiple SSIDs and allow for unique SSID groupings across different sets of APs . • Dynamic VLAN Assignment : Infrastructure must support per - session VLAN assignment triggered by RADIUS authentication or authorization parameters . • IoT & Private VLANs : The system must support private / virtual VLANs to isolate localized devices ( e . g ., IoT devices in a specific room ) so they may communicate with each other while remaining invisible to the rest of the network . • Multicast / MDNS Management : The solution must provide controls for broadcast - heavy traffic — including Bonjour , mDNS , DLNA , and UPnP — to ensure protocols like Apple AirPlay and Google Cast are manageable and performant . 4 . Security & Authentication • Encryption Standards : Full support is required for WPA3 , WPA2 - Enterprise , WPA2 - PSK , and WPA2 - MPSK , including WPA3 transition mode . • Policy Enforcement : Role - based security implementations ( or equivalent ACL capabilities ) featuring packet filtering and firewall functionality are highly desired . • Security & Integration : We use Cisco ISE / RADIUS and are likely moving toward EAP - TLS for both Windows and macOS devices . Apple devices are managed with Mosyle , which can add some nuance on certificate deployment . Otherwise , no unusual security constraints , just standard 802 . 1X in a mixed environment .

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