Cisco Catalyst C8300 Routers

Baltimore County, Maryland is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Cisco Catalyst C8300 Routers to support the Maryland State Police (MSP) Information Technology department's infrastructure modernization initiative. The primary objective of this procurement is to replace aging and outdated routing equipment that has reached end-of-life status, thereby ensuring continued vendor support, enhanced security posture, and reliable network operations. Qualified vendors must be authorized Cisco distributors or resellers capable of delivering enterprise-grade networking equipment that meets MSP IT specifications and compatibility requirements with existing network infrastructure. The procurement was posted on April 6, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 21, 2026, providing interested vendors with a fifteen-day response window to prepare and submit their bids. Evaluation criteria will likely include vendor qualifications, pricing competitiveness, delivery timelines, warranty and support offerings, and technical specifications alignment with MSP requirements, though specific weighting of these factors has not been detailed in the available documentation.

The procurement opportunity does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned firms, women-owned enterprises, or other protected classifications at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified in the available opportunity documentation, nor have specific details regarding integration requirements with existing network infrastructure been provided. The solicitation does not disclose an explicit budget range or award value estimate; however, enterprise-grade Cisco Catalyst C8300 Router deployments typically represent significant capital expenditures depending on the quantity of units required and associated service and support packages. Interested vendors should monitor the Baltimore County or Maryland procurement portals for any amendments, clarifications, or supplemental documentation that may be issued prior to the April 21, 2026 deadline and should prepare comprehensive proposals that address technical specifications, pricing, and implementation timelines.