The State of Ohio is seeking a Cisco SmartNet maintenance and support renewal contract for network equipment across multiple state agencies, including the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Public Safety, and Ohio Lottery Commission. The procurement encompasses 1,458 total units of Cisco networking equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related hardware components, with service coverage from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The contract involves...
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is soliciting proposals for Cisco Server Hardware and Extended Service under solicitation BWC260597, with a contract period from February 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. This procurement is specifically targeting Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) dealers authorized under the RSC024735 contract. All proposals must be submitted exclusively through the OhioBuys online purchasing platform, with a strict submission deadline of January 14, 2026. Vendors are required to clearly mark their proposals with the solicitation title and bid number, understanding that once submitted, proposals cannot be altered. The state will attempt to respond to vendor inquiries within three business days, with all questions and responses to be publicly viewable on the OhioBuys Public Solicitations page. Proposals must adhere to specific submission guidelines, including potential confidentiality requirements for trade secret or sensitive information, which must be sealed in a separate envelope with a detailed explanation of confidentiality claims.
The solicitation is exclusively reserved for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) dealers, with a clear emphasis on encouraging procurement from MBE and EDGE vendors. Potential vendors must complete several mandatory documentation requirements, including an Affirmative Action Program Verification Form for contracts valued at $5,000 or more, a Supplier Information Form, IRS Form W-9, and a Contractor/Subcontractor Affirmation and Disclosure Form. These forms require vendors to affirm compliance with prohibitions on offshore services, Russian institutional investments, and non-discrimination requirements. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for Cisco server hardware and extended service solutions. The state reserves significant discretionary rights, including the ability to recover funds for services performed or data maintained outside the United States without proper authorization. All submitted materials will become the property of the State of Ohio and will be retained in accordance with public records and records retention laws.