RFP #24-030 Nokia Core Router Acquisition & Deployment

The City of Albany, Georgia, is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified NOKIA Expert Certified Value-Added Resellers for the acquisition and deployment of Nokia Core Network Routers, including professional networking, engineering, and technical services. The project aims to migrate the city's internet services to a 7750 SR Gateway within the Omniswitch and GPON Broadband Network for the Technology and Communications Department. The City of Albany is looking for a firm-price, one-year contract with three one-year renewal options. Vendors must provide pricing for various router models and quantities, attend a mandatory pre-bid conference, and submit detailed technical and cost proposals by January 19, 2024. The evaluation criteria include the vendors' qualifications, technical approach, and cost. The contract will be funded through the state's capital improvement budget.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value, but interested vendors should be NOKIA Expert Certified Value-Added Resellers with the necessary expertise to provide the required services.