ITT72 - Enterprise Multi Site Network Design, Deployment, and Ongoing Support

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of State Police, is issuing a Request for Quote (ITT72) for enterprise multi-site network design, deployment, and ongoing support services. The procurement encompasses the design and installation of on-premises network equipment and configuration services for a multi-site enterprise network consisting of a central headquarters location and approximately 9 to 15 branch sites. Key deliverables and objectives include comprehensive network discovery documentation, detailed network topology diagrams, circuit and tunnel documentation, enterprise firewall deployment with IPSec site-to-site VPN capability supporting 200+ tunnels with 2 Gbps throughput scalability, minimum 1 Gigabit L3 internet connectivity with 5G failover capability, firewall and switching infrastructure installation, VPN connectivity configuration, and integration of 5G backup connectivity where available. The scope explicitly excludes desktops, desktop support costs, and recurring telecommunications circuit costs. Selected vendors must provide ongoing operational on-site support and security break/fix services under defined service level agreements, with security logs transmitted to the Commonwealth's Security Operations Center. Required qualifications include vendor staff maintaining active CORI background clearances and the ability to perform security updates and hardware maintenance. The Request for Quote was posted on March 20, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 10, 2026, and all questions should be submitted through the designated Q&A tab.

This procurement is restricted to bidders who have been awarded Categories 4, 6, 7, and 9 of Statewide Contract ITT72 for Network Services, Communications Services & Related Equipment, creating a limited set-aside for pre-qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The Department reserves the right to award bids in their entirety or on an individual item basis and may negotiate changes to contract performance or costs to achieve enhanced value. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available procurement documentation. Interested vendors should review the complete RFQ document (Massachusetts Statewide Contract ITT72 - Massachusetts State Police RFQ 3-20-26.PDF, Commbuys Bid Number BD-26-1084-POLGH-GHQ-126965) for detailed specifications, technical requirements, and submission instructions.