Cisco Switch and Cisco ThousandEyes

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is requesting bids from authorized Cisco resellers for Cisco Switches and Cisco ThousandEyes equipment under IFB 250228, with bids due March 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lump-sum, firm fixed-price basis. The procurement involves 81 line items encompassing Cisco Catalyst 9350 series switches with power supplies, fan modules, and network modules; Cisco Catalyst C8300 routers; ThousandEyes monitoring subscriptions; software licenses; and support services. All equipment must be new and non-refurbished.

Bidders must be authorized Cisco resellers certified for the State of California and local agencies, with proof of reseller certification required at bid submittal. Alternative manufacturers or part numbers will render bids non-responsive. Pricing must remain firm for the six-month contract term and include all taxes, freight, and charges. No cash discounts will be considered in evaluation.

The total budget is $471,464 for a six-month term, with delivery to OCTA's Administrative Office at 600 South Main Street, Orange, California. A one-year warranty on all delivered items is required. Bid opening will occur at the Administration Office with optional teleconference participation available.

The procurement is funded locally through Measure M (Requisition R001381). Evaluation is based solely on cost (100 percent weighting). No DBE set-aside or participation goal applies. Compliance with Davis-Bacon Labor Provisions, Ukraine/Russia economic sanctions, and federal equal employment opportunity requirements is mandatory. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to multiple bidders as appropriate, and terminate for convenience or default.

Written questions are due March 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses provided March 19, 2026. Purchase order award is anticipated April 6, 2026.