ESBD_509061_1776799460476_1381061.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Houston for Campus Network Infrastructure in Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement seeks HPE/Aruba network infrastructure including routers, switches, wireless access points (WAPs), controllers, network applications, support services, professional services, and training. The RFP was released on April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time with a bid submission deadline of May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. The supplier question and answer period closes on April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. This is a sealed bid process, with bids remaining sealed until the official closing date. The procurement is visible to the public and uses a panel questionnaire for evaluation purposes.

The estimated value of this procurement has not been specified in the available documentation. Confidential pricing is required from bidders, and cost analysis and alternate items are not permitted. No specific incumbent information, current environment details, or funding source information is provided in this summary. The commodity code classification 20564 encompasses network components including adapter cards, bridges, connectors, expansion modules, firewall devices, hubs, line drivers, routers, and transceivers, with environmentally certified products preferred.