B-2611BM Campus Core Switches

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the largest school system in Georgia serving over 140 schools and 182,000 students, is seeking competitive sealed bids for Campus Core Switches through a procurement solicitation posted on January 21, 2026. Digital bid submissions are due February 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST through the Euna Procurement portal (formerly Bonfire), with all questions and commentary required to be submitted through the Message Center section no later than January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST. The contract will be effective July 1, 2026 or upon award through June 30, 2027, with GCPS retaining the right to renew for up to four additional one-year periods for a maximum total contract term of five years, subject to Board of Education approval. Award will be made to the supplier submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting all specifications, with GCPS reserving the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, split bids, or negotiate terms with the lowest responsive bidder. Equivalent products meeting or surpassing the stated specifications are acceptable at GCPS's sole discretion, and all pricing must remain firm for the duration of the initial contract term, with pricing adjustments permitted only for documented cost escalations due to economic factors, marketplace conditions, acts of God, or tariffs, subject to ten-day notification requirements and proof of mitigation efforts. The contract is structured as a demand usage agreement with approximate quantities that do not represent a binding commitment to purchase, and all purchases are contingent upon e-Rate approval.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials. The contract structure as a demand usage agreement with contingent purchasing based on e-Rate approval indicates integration with the district's existing technology infrastructure and federal funding mechanisms, though specific existing technology systems requiring integration are not detailed in the provided documentation. Interested vendors must register within the Euna Procurement portal to receive official notices, access complete solicitation documentation, and submit their bids. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available materials.