Opportunity
E-Rate #270000180
La Crosse Public Library seeks bids for Aruba/HPE or equivalent enterprise wireless network equipment
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
270000180
NAICS
423430, 423690
La Crosse Public Library Main is seeking bids for enterprise-grade wireless networking equipment to upgrade its existing HPE Aruba environment. - Government Buyer: - La Crosse Public Library Main, La Crosse, Wisconsin - OEMs and Vendors: - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) - Aruba (an HPE company) - Equivalent brands may be considered if fully compatible - Products/Services Requested: - 27 Aruba AP-735 Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Points - 4 Aruba AP-765 Wi-Fi 7 Indoor/Outdoor Access Points - 27 Aruba AP Mounting Brackets - 4 Aruba Wall Mount Kits - 1 HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port Layer 3 Switch - 1 HPE 50G QSFP56 to SFP56 DAC Cable (0.65m) - 4 HPE 1050W Power Supplies - 31 Aruba Central Foundation AP Licenses (5-Year) - 1 Aruba Central Foundation Switch License (5-Year) - Optional installation service if quoted separately - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, manufacturer-authorized, and include warranties - Must be compatible with Aruba Central, support Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), WPA3, VLANs, QoS, Guest Wi-Fi, 802.1X, IPv4/IPv6 - Bidders must provide itemized pricing, E-rate eligibility breakdown, and warranty details - Equivalent products must demonstrate full compatibility - Procurement may be adjusted for new or relocated sites - Robotic or spam responses will be disqualified
Description
La Crosse Public Library Main is soliciting bids for network equipment, specifically wireless access points (WAPs) and related components. The procurement includes items such as antennas, connectors, and related components, with a quantity of 5 units specified. The library intends to procure goods or services that may be adjusted for the addition or relocation of sites under the terms of the resulting contract. Bidders must provide a cost breakdown of E-rate eligible and ineligible items, and bids must be clearly marked. The proposal submission deadline is September 8, 2026.