# 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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