E-Rate #LB27-47001-C2

La Crosse Public Library seeks Aruba (HPE) or equivalent enterprise wireless network equipment and installation services

La Crosse Public Library Main is seeking bids for an enterprise wireless network upgrade, focusing on Aruba (HPE) or equivalent equipment and components. - Government Buyer: - La Crosse Public Library Main, La Crosse, Wisconsin - Infrastructure Manager and Main Branch (Daniel Whitmore) - OEMs and Vendors: - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) - Aruba Networks (subsidiary of HPE) - Equivalent OEMs may be proposed if fully compatible - Products Requested: - 27 Aruba AP-735 Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Points (part number: Aruba AP-735) - 4 Aruba AP-765 Wi-Fi 7 Indoor/Outdoor Access Points (part number: Aruba AP-765) - 27 Aruba AP Mounting Brackets (part number: Aruba AP Mounting Bracket) - 4 Aruba Wall Mount Kits (part number: Aruba Wall Mount Kit) - 1 HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port Layer 3 Switch (part number: HPE Aruba CX 6300M) - 1 HPE 50G QSFP56 to SFP56 DAC Cable (0.65m) (part number: HPE 50G QSFP56 to SFP56 DAC Cable) - 4 HPE 1050W Power Supplies (part number: HPE 1050W Power Supply) - 31 Aruba Central Foundation AP Licenses (5-Year) (part number: Aruba Central Foundation AP License) - 1 Aruba Central Foundation Switch License (5-Year) (part number: Aruba Central Foundation Switch License) - 68 antennas, connectors, and related components (Aruba or Hewlett Packard or equivalent) - Services Requested: - Installation and initial configuration for all equipment (up to 100 units) - Installation is optional if quoted separately - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be manufacturer-authorized and enterprise-grade - Must be fully compatible with existing Aruba Central environment - Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), WPA3, VLANs, QoS, Guest Wi-Fi, 802.1X, IPv4/IPv6 support - Manufacturer warranty required - Itemized pricing, warranty details, and E-rate eligibility breakdown required - Robotic responses will be disqualified - Licenses are for a 5-year term; period of performance includes delivery and optional installation.

Description

La Crosse Public Library is seeking bids for Category 2 network equipment, specifically wireless access points and related components. The procurement includes enterprise-grade wireless networking equipment compatible with the existing HPE Aruba environment, with optional installation quoted separately. Vendors must provide manufacturer-authorized equipment, warranties, licensing, and delivery. Bidders must provide a cost breakdown of E-rate eligible and ineligible items, and bids must be clearly marked. The procurement aims to allow adjustments for new or relocated sites under the resulting contract terms.

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