Digital Infrastructure Upgrades

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed bids for a Digital Infrastructure Upgrades project (Solicitation Y22-600) involving comprehensive networking hardware procurement. The solicitation targets the installation of new wireless access points at Head Start, Community Centers, and Neighborhood Center for Families locations, focusing specifically on Cisco networking equipment. The procurement includes detailed line items for 20 sets of network equipment and 116 wireless access points, encompassing Catalyst 9300 48-port network switches, DNA licensing, ThousandEyes Enterprise Agents, Prime Infrastructure licenses, access points, and associated hardware and software components. Electronic bids were to be submitted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with responses accepted up to 4:00 pm EST on May 10, 2022. The contractor's responsibility is limited to hardware provision, with Orange County handling installation, and final ownership transferring to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including reference forms, conflict of interest statements, and E-Verify compliance evidence.

The procurement appears to have federal funding, which triggers compliance requirements with various federal regulations including debarment certifications and lobbying disclosures. The solicitation includes affirmative steps to encourage participation by small and minority-owned businesses, suggesting potential set-aside or preference provisions for disadvantaged enterprises. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the networking infrastructure upgrade—involving multiple network modules, power supplies, stacking cables, software licenses, and wireless access point components—implies a significant investment. Most equipment items have relatively short lead times of 14-28 days, with some network modules potentially requiring up to 182 days for delivery. Smart Account requirements for several items indicate specific management and activation protocols. The procurement emphasizes enterprise-grade networking technologies with a clear preference for Cisco systems, suggesting potential integration requirements with existing technological infrastructure.