Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies

The buyer is seeking qualified contractors to provide mobile cellular connectivity solutions to educational, governmental and public institutions across up to 31 states. Services include cellular connectivity, low-orbiting satellite internet, and private wireless networks. The buyer aims to enable off-site learning, close the digital divide, and provide reliable high-speed internet access for various applications.

• 1/8/2025 - Release of IFBs/RFP
• 1/23/2025 - Voluntary Pre-Bid Conference Call
• 2/3/2025 - Deadline for questions
• 2/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 2/14/2025 - Opening Record posted
• 4/9/2025 - AEPA Approval of Offers

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in mobile connectivity solutions
• Ability to provide products/services to 90% of AEPA Member Agencies
• Follow federal and state regulations regarding Internet services and connectivity requirements

• Provide cellular service and mobile devices for staff with voice and data capabilities
• Outfit buses with high-speed internet access equipment for passengers
• Offer low-orbiting satellite internet access for hard to service areas
• Implement private wireless networks for secure, localized connectivity
• Enable off-site learning through cellular or satellite networks
• Provide solutions to close the homework gap and digital divide
• Offer hotspots and backup internet/failover solutions
• Implement device/data management solutions
• Provide multi-carrier cellular connectivity options
• Deploy private wireless/CBRS networks