NFA Network Switches Addendum 1.pdf

This is an addendum to a request for bid issued by Norwich Free Academy (NFA) in Connecticut for the procurement of campus core and edge network switches and related installation services under ITB No. 37351. The addendum, issued on June 18, 2026, clarifies specifications for Juniper networking equipment, including QFX switches and associated support contracts. Bids are due on June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The scope of work requires furnishing specified network switching equipment to modernize NFA's campus network infrastructure and providing two days of onsite professional services by qualified personnel to assist with switch configuration, deployment, and integration with the Juniper Mist management platform. NFA intends to award a single contract covering all equipment and services based on compliance with basis of design requirements and lowest total cost; partial bids may be rejected at NFA's discretion.

The addendum provides three clarifications regarding equipment specifications and support contracts. First, it confirms that advanced layer 3 features are not required for QFX devices and should not be included in bids. Second, it specifies that the SUB-EX48-1S-1Y line item, a Juniper part number, provides one year of assurance for the QFX5120-48Y-AFO2 and that no additional support contracts should be included beyond those outlined in the RFQ. Third, it clarifies that CDW part numbers #8188541 and #8188542 are not acceptable substitutes for the S-EX-A-C1-1-COR line item specified in Exhibit A. Bidders must submit resumes of personnel proposed for onsite services, and vendors are responsible for delivery and offloading of all equipment. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor.