RFP-730-UofH-3115 Campus Network Infrastructure FY26

The University of Houston has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Campus Network Infrastructure in Fiscal Year 2026, with a sealed bid process requiring submission by May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. The procurement seeks HPE/Aruba network infrastructure and related services, including routers, switches, wireless access points (WAPs), controllers, and network applications. Additionally, the scope encompasses support services, professional services, and training to support the university's campus network operations. Bidders must submit confidential pricing as part of their proposals, and the supplier question and answer period closes on April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. Evaluation will be conducted using a panel questionnaire process, and cost analysis and alternate items are not permitted in the bidding process. The commodity code classification 20564 applies to this procurement, which encompasses network components such as adapter cards, bridges, connectors, expansion modules, firewall devices, hubs, line drivers, routers, and transceivers, with environmentally certified products preferred where applicable.

The documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information relevant to this procurement. No existing infrastructure integration requirements or current contractor details have been disclosed in the available RFP materials. Additionally, the estimated award value or budget range for this campus network infrastructure procurement has not been specified in the documentation provided. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete RFP materials for any additional requirements, qualifications, evaluation criteria, and technical specifications that may impact their bid development and submission strategy.