Cisco Catalyst Network Equipment

The Pinellas County School District is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Cisco Catalyst Network Equipment through Invitation to Bid #25-BM-064, with responses due electronically by 4:00 pm on September 3, 2025, via the District's OpenGov Procurement portal. The procurement seeks various Cisco network hardware components, including Catalyst 9200L and 9500 switches, DNA licenses, stack modules, power cables, and associated accessories. Only Cisco-branded equipment conforming to the Cisco Global Price List will be accepted, with the primary objective of ensuring seamless integration with the district's existing network infrastructure. Bidders must be authorized Cisco resellers or partners and will be evaluated based on their ability to provide new equipment with replacement parts available for a minimum of five years after delivery and acceptance. The contract period will run from October 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, with a potential one-year renewal option and the ability for the District to unilaterally extend the term for up to three additional 30-day periods. Procurement contact Barbara Molfetta can be reached at molfettab@pcsb.org for any questions related to the solicitation.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated contract value is approximately $1,000,000, with actual purchases potentially varying and pricing subject to an annual escalation based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), not exceeding the previous year's percentage change. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for projects under $500,000, or $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 general aggregate for projects $500,000 and over. Insurance companies must have a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better, and contractors must submit insurance certificates within ten working days of contract award. The district will consider prices established by the State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Purchasing through its contracts and negotiated agreement price schedules. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes the importance of compatibility with existing network infrastructure and the potential for future integration of Cisco Certified Refurbished Equipment.