IFB B50647 WAN Aggregation Redesign Switch Upgrade

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB B50647) for a WAN Aggregation Redesign Switch Upgrade project located in Fulton County, Georgia. The procurement seeks qualified Cisco resellers to procure Cisco switches, accessories, and associated licenses for the second phase of upgrading legacy Cisco switches across multiple enterprise network locations. Bidders must be authorized Cisco resellers sourcing equipment within the United States market and demonstrate technical and financial capability to perform the contract. The bid solicitation was released on March 3, 2025, with proposals due on April 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, followed by a virtual bid opening on April 2, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Potential bidders are required to submit any questions in writing to Latoya Francis by March 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., with bidding documents available for download from MARTA's website under the "Current Opportunities" section.

MARTA has assigned a 0% goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and encourages environmentally preferable purchasing practices. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including contractor affidavits, conflict of interest declarations, and subcontractor listings, demonstrating compliance with the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act. The bid represents a firm offer valid for 150 calendar days from the bid opening date, and MARTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities in the bidding process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation indicates a substantial technology infrastructure upgrade focusing on network switch replacement and licensing. The contract will be administered by MARTA's Office of Information Technology, with Jacqueline A. Holland serving as the Senior Director of Contracts, Procurement and Materials. Interested vendors must provide detailed business references and financial information to qualify for consideration.