Bid#24-100 Cisco Switches

The Town of Waterford, Connecticut, located in New London County, is seeking sealed bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process for the supply and delivery of Cisco Switches, designated as Bid #24-100. The procurement opportunity is currently open to all vendors and requires submission of complete bid packages through the Town's e-Procurement Portal by February 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from January 29, 2024, at 9:45 AM EST through February 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the solicitation. The ITB specifies delivery terms as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. While specific technical specifications and line item details are not explicitly outlined in the available documents, vendors are expected to provide Cisco Switches that meet the Town's requirements. The primary procurement contact for this opportunity is Brandishea Davy, who can be reached at 860-444-5842 or bdavy@waterfordct.org.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations, specific vendor restrictions, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the proposed Cisco Switches. The ITB also does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or pricing expectations. The procurement appears to be an open and competitive bidding process with standard municipal procurement practices. Interested vendors will need to download the complete bid package through the Town's e-Procurement Portal and prepare their submissions accordingly. The lack of detailed specifications suggests that the Town is seeking competitive proposals from vendors capable of supplying Cisco network switching equipment that meets their current technological needs.