Cisco Hardware Maintenance 2025-2026 Renewal

The City of Yonkers, located in Westchester County, New York, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ 2026-0862) for Cisco networking and communication equipment procurement. The solicitation encompasses multiple specialized hardware components, including a Cat4500 E-Series 6-Slot Chassis, Cisco Webex DX80, Cisco Catalyst 6880 X-Chassis, Expressway Rich Media Session licenses, Cisco Business Edition 7000 Appliances, Cisco ISR 4431 UC Bundles, and CUBE-1 Standard Truns Session Licenses. The procurement is specifically managed by the Bureau of Purchasing, with delivery required as soon as possible to the Infrastructure Support department located at 1 Larkin Center, 2nd Floor, Yonkers. Vendors must submit quotes by September 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with all pricing required to be firm and inclusive of incidental costs such as freight, packaging, materials, labor, fees, overhead, and profit. The city mandates that all quotes be submitted using the provided form, with firm fixed pricing that includes shipping and inside delivery, and vendors must specify lead times for the requested items.

The RFQ includes specific insurance requirements for potential vendors, necessitating Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Commercial General Liability insurance, with the City of Yonkers designated as an additional insured. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and insurance requirements, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the document. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, and the City of Yonkers maintains a tax-exempt status. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the networking equipment suggests a potentially significant investment in technological infrastructure upgrades. The procurement appears focused on modernizing and expanding the city's communication and networking capabilities through the acquisition of advanced Cisco hardware and licensing solutions.