CCS- Network Switches

Caledonia Community Schools in Kent County, Michigan, is seeking network infrastructure equipment through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for comprehensive technology upgrades. The procurement specifically targets the purchase and drop shipment of network switching, telecommunications, and power supply equipment, with a precise focus on Cisco networking components. The detailed solicitation includes 26 C9200L-48P-4X-EDU switches, 1 C9200L-48PXG-4X-EDU switch, 27 stack kits, 27 DNA licenses, 10 Cisco IP phones, optical transceivers, and Liebert UPS systems. Sealed bids must be physically submitted to the Caledonia Community Schools Administration Office at 8948 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia, Michigan, with a strict deadline of 10:00am on February 28, 2025. Vendors are required to complete a comprehensive pricing sheet detailing quoted amounts for each specified item. Questions regarding the RFQ should be directed to Rebecca Szilagy at rszilagy@cbdconsulting.com, with Communications by Design serving as the project's technology consultants.

The RFQ explicitly states that it is for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to purchase. All submitted proposals become the property of Caledonia Community Schools, and neither the school district nor its consultant will reimburse vendors for response preparation costs. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified technology vendors capable of providing the specified Cisco networking equipment. The document does not disclose a specific budget range or total award value, though the comprehensive equipment list suggests a significant technology infrastructure investment. Vendors should note that the RFQ emphasizes technical specifications and precise equipment quantities, indicating a structured and methodical approach to technology procurement for the school district's network infrastructure upgrade.