TU-2641 - Cisco ELA & Equipment

Towson University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is requesting quotes for Security Enterprise License Agreement (ELA), Calling ELA, Contact Center ELA, and Smith Hall Equipment under RFQ TU-2641, with quotes due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Vendors may respond to one, multiple, or all four work categories; the University intends to award up to four separate contracts based on best value determination. The lowest bidder must be in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation prior to award.

The Security ELA scope includes Cisco Secure Firewall, Identity Service Engine, Cisco Secure Network & Cloud Analytics, XDR Essentials, and Secure Access DNS products with a 36-month initial term (August 8, 2026 through August 7, 2029). The Calling ELA encompasses Webex collaboration services including meetings, messaging, file storage, calling, and events capabilities for the same three-year period starting August 24, 2026. The Contact Center ELA includes Webex Contact Center with concurrent agents and AI capabilities. Smith Hall Equipment requires multiple Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches with specified line cards, power supplies, and licenses; 225 Cisco Wireless 9178I access points; and 25 Cisco Wireless 9176D1 access points with mounting hardware and accessories.

Responses must use the TU-2641 Quote Response Template in both signed PDF and complete Excel file formats, submitted via email to bids@towson.edu. All quotes must include vendor letterhead, the completed bid sheet, the full Excel file, and a Letter of Authorization or Manufacturer Authorization Letter from Cisco authorizing resale. Quote pricing must remain valid for purchase orders issued on or before July 24, 2026. Questions must be directed to Procurement Officer Alex Webb at apwebb@towson.edu by June 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Addendum #1 was posted June 25, 2026 and must be acknowledged in all responses. Payment is due no later than 30 days upon completion and acceptance.