Network Switch Refresh Parts
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2140143
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Lynn Greene lgreene@buffaloschools.org (716) 816-3585
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About this opportunity
Buffalo Public Schools is soliciting parts and pricing for the 2027 Network Switch Refresh Project, with proposals due November 10, 2026. The procurement standardizes the district's switching infrastructure by replacing aging Extreme Networks equipment with Fortinet FortiSwitch architecture — a single-vendor technology specification that filters capability.
The scope includes FortiSwitch 348G-FPOE access switches, FortiSwitch 1024E switches, FortiCare support, direct-attach cables, and long-range SFP+ transceivers. The new switches will integrate with BPS's existing FortiGate/FortiSwitch infrastructure and support automated configuration and firmware deployment, reducing reliance on legacy external scripts and custom server-based processes.
No incumbent or recent contract award is identified. Electronic submittal is allowed and encouraged via the BPS BONFIRE portal. Jennifer LoTempio, Director of Purchase, is the point of contact.
Opportunity text
The Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) is seeking parts and pricing for the 2027 Network Switch RefreshProject. The procurement will support the district-wide replacement of aging Extreme Networksaccess/closet switching infrastructure with a standardized Fortinet FortiSwitch architecture. Thecurrent planning baseline includes FortiSwitch 348G-FPOE access switches, FortiSwitch 1024Eswitches, associated FortiCare support, direct-attach cables, and long-range SFP+ transceivers.The project is intended to standardize switch models, operating code, configuration, andmanagement; integrate the new access switches with BPS's existing FortiGate/FortiSwitchinfrastructure; support automated configuration and firmware deployment; and reduce reliance onexternal scripts and custom server-based processes currently used to support the legacyarchitecture. Electronic submittal is ALLOWED (and encouraged) via BPS BONFIRE portal at: https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.comJennifer LoTempioDirector of Purchase Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: not applicable
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