Opportunity

E-Rate #270000839

Bowie ISD solicits bids for Aruba wireless access points, APC UPS units, Cisco switches, and related technology equipment

Posted

September 21, 2026

Respond By

October 19, 2026

Identifier

270000839

NAICS

423430

Bowie Independent School District in Texas is seeking bids for technology infrastructure upgrades. - Government Buyer: - Bowie Independent School District (Bowie ISD), Texas - Contact: Lee Robertson, Tech Director - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Aruba (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) - American Power Conversion (APC) - Cisco Systems - Products/Services Requested: - 200 Aruba (or equivalent) wireless access points with 5-year licenses, including installation - 14 APC (or equivalent) uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units - 6 APC Smart-UPS C, 1000VA, Rackmount 2U, 120V - 8 APC Smart-UPS On-Line, 2200VA, Rackmount 2U, 120V - 6 Cisco Catalyst 3850 POE+ 48-port switches (or equivalent) - 5 Aruba HPE model 505 wireless access points (or equivalent), including 5-year license - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Wireless access point licenses must cover a 5-year term - Installation required for the 200 wireless access points - All bids must include shipping costs - Quantities and purchases are contingent on district and E-Rate funding - Bids must comply with Texas state and local bidding laws - Deadline for bid submission is specified in the solicitation - All products must be new and OEM or equivalent; no refurbished equipment accepted.

Description

Bowie Independent School District is seeking bids for licensing for 200 wireless access points for a 5-year term starting on 09-14-2027. The solicitation also requests bids for 6 APC Smart-UPS C, 1000VA, Rackmount 2U, 120V, 8 APC Smart-UPS On-Line, 2200VA, Rackmount 2U, 120V, 6 Cisco Catalyst 3850 POE+ 48-port switches, and 5 Aruba HPE model 505 wireless access points. All prices must include shipping, and bids must be submitted by 11/6/2026 at 4 pm CST. The project is subject to State and Local bidding laws, including Texas School Law Bulletin, and quantities depend on district and E-Rate funding.

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