Intent to Single Source Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST916C Ethernet Switches

The City of Tampa's Mobility Department is pursuing a single-source procurement for Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST916C Ethernet Switches from Intelligent Transportation Services Inc. (ITS). The specific procurement involves purchasing one Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST916C Rugged Ethernet Switch (part number 6GK6491-6CD00-1CN0-Z) and two compatible SFP modules, totaling $1,999.00. These specialized networking components are intended to interface and communicate with other Traffic Control Assets within the city's infrastructure, specifically designed for installation in Traffic Controller Cabinets and integration with the Traffic Management Center. The procurement deadline is November 14, 2025, with the intent to source from an authorized manufacturer's distributor capable of providing product quotation, warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. Vendors must confirm their ability to provide the requested goods and upload documentation proving their authorized vendor status for these specific Siemens networking components.

The procurement is limited to a single-source vendor, with Intelligent Transportation Services confirmed as the sole supplier through December 31, 2025, based on a sole source letter from Siemens dated September 15, 2025. The estimated annual expenditure for this procurement is $35,000.00, with funding allocated from account number 30600.243000.563001.000.1000250. These Ethernet switches are not currently listed on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Approved Products List, which necessitates the specialized procurement approach. The contract is specific to Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is focused on specialized networking equipment for transportation infrastructure, with a clear requirement for vendor qualifications specific to Siemens RUGGEDCOM hardware components and their ability to support the city's mobility technology ecosystem.