JFRD netcloud exchange service renewal

The City of Jacksonville, Florida is requesting bids to renew its NetCloud Exchange service agreement under ITQ 18284-27.1, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder ranked by price only.

The scope consists of two line items: one Ericsson NCX-0021-SGAS2GBPS-R unit and 301 units of Ericsson NCX-0K01-SC-R equipment. Delivery is to 515 North Julia Street, 3rd Floor, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. This is a one-time purchase with fixed-quantity commitment; bidders must respond to all line items to be considered for award.

Bidders must acknowledge nine affirmation requirements, including proof of legal authorization to conduct business in Duval County, E-Verify compliance, conflict-of-interest certifications, and adherence to the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) encouragement program. Freight is prepaid and included in the bid price under FOB Destination terms. All suppliers must maintain current insurance coverage as specified in the bid documents and submit certificates of insurance within ten days of award notification, naming the City of Jacksonville as an additional insured. Payment terms are 45 days after invoice date for non-construction work.

Bid submissions must be transmitted electronically through the City's 1Cloud Supplier Portal. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not obligated to make an award. The solicitation is governed by Florida Statutes and Jacksonville Ordinance Code provisions, including nondiscrimination requirements, public records obligations, and a Solicitation Silence Policy prohibiting oral communications regarding the solicitation except through designated written channels.