Invitation-to-Bid- HSSA26-HSSA-6249- Cisco Catalyst 4510 Replacement- Q and A.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document issued by San Bernardino County Human Services' Information Technology and Support Division on January 22, 2026, in response to an Invitation to Bid for Cisco Catalyst 4510 replacement equipment. The Q&A clarifies that for the SmartNet SKUs CON-L1NCD-C9410R9A and CON-L1SWT-C94A, the County is seeking one year of maintenance coverage. The bid submission deadline is February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM through the San Bernardino County ePro system, with all questions required to be submitted by January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Contract award is anticipated during the week of February 20, 2026, and all bids must remain valid for 90 days with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt on an FOB County destination basis.

Bidders must submit itemized pricing with separate unit and extended costs for each component, with all quotes including taxes, shipping, and handling but excluding California sales/use tax and Federal excise tax. Payment terms are Net 60 days from acceptance of goods, and the County will not accept payment terms of less than 30 days. The County is self-insured for freight and has extended public agency participation rights to other public entities located in or outside San Bernardino County, though external agencies must cover their own freight charges. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials, and award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder providing the best value. Protests must be submitted within 10 calendar days of the Notice of Intent to Award to Pete Mendoza, Director of Purchasing.