ESBD_371090_1723062928663_IW192361.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Facilities Commission for the purchase of Networking and Communications Equipment through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative contract. The IFB seeks bids for the supply and delivery of various network switches, routers, and other networking hardware to support the IT infrastructure needs of the Texas Facilities Commission. The IFB includes a detailed Scope of Work, technical specifications, and bid response requirements. Bids are due by January 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM CT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 15, 2022. The initial contract term is one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods.

The IFB specifies fixed unit pricing for the requested networking equipment, as well as provisions for HUB/SMWVB set-asides. No incumbent information is provided. Funding for this procurement will be through the operating budget of the Texas Facilities Commission. Bidders must provide pricing, delivery timelines, and warranty information as part of their responses.