Purchase of Cisco Switches, Licenses and Modules (SHERIFF)

Chatham County is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of Cisco networking equipment for the Chatham County Sheriff's Office through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-0135-4. The procurement specifically seeks 10 Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+ switches, 10 corresponding 3-year DNA Essentials licenses, and 10 Catalyst 9300 2 x 25GE network modules. Bidders must be listed Cisco Partners on the "Find a Cisco Partner" website and are prohibited from directly contacting county departments during the bidding process. The bid requires vendors to provide at least three references demonstrating Cisco hardware provision within the last five years, with a preference for government references. The bid is scheduled for opening on November 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with submissions to be made through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal, and the award may be contingent upon delivery timeframe.

The procurement includes a significant focus on minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) participation, with a combined goal of 30% M/WBE involvement. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to subcontract with or purchase supplies from qualified M/WBE businesses and complete various compliance documents, including affidavits related to non-discrimination, work authorization, and business practices. Only new equipment in factory-sealed boxes will be accepted, and all licenses will be added to the county's Cisco smart account. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and business automobile liability. The contract is governed by the Chatham County Purchasing Ordinance and the laws of the State of Georgia, with potential for evaluation and award based on the most advantageous proposal that meets all specified requirements.