RFQ - Brocade Storage Switches

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), a Georgia-based transit agency, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of Brocade Network Switches through Request for Quotation (RFQ) Q50725 to enhance network performance, improve security, and ensure seamless connectivity within MARTA's data center infrastructure. The deliverables consist of Brocade storage switches that will integrate into MARTA's existing data center environment, with the primary objectives being improved network performance, enhanced security posture, and reliable connectivity. Qualified vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate, along with applicable workers' compensation and vehicle insurance; provide an 18-month warranty covering defects in workmanship, material, design, and fitness for intended purpose; and comply with E-Verify work authorization requirements and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity. The RFQ was posted on June 12, 2025, with a response deadline of June 20, 2025. All goods must be delivered FOB to MARTA's specified location, with the vendor bearing all transportation, freight, and customs duty costs, and payment will be made Net 30 days from receipt of an accurate and complete invoice upon acceptance by MARTA's receiving department.

The procurement document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories, disadvantaged business enterprises, or minority-owned vendors, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified vendors regardless of ownership structure or certification status. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. The RFQ document does not specify an award value or budget range for this procurement, and quantities, delivery dates, and detailed contract terms would be included on the face of the individual purchase order rather than in the general terms and conditions. All vendors must comply with Georgia state law, warrant compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and agree that no sales tax charges may be applied to the procurement. Invoices should be submitted to accountspayable@itsmarta.com, and MARTA retains the right to reject nonconforming goods and demand replacement within 15 days at the vendor's expense.