Description
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the procurement of two new Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches and associated OEM accessories, licenses, and support. The purchase is hardware‑only; no configuration, installation, or professional services are required. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and only current Cisco Partners in good standing may respond. All equipment must be new, factory‑sealed, and accompanied by full warranty and support documentation.
• Quantity: 2 Cisco Catalyst 9500 48‑port switches (plus power supplies, transceivers, cables, and licenses).
• Required vendor status: Active Cisco Partner, able to provide OEM parts and support in the U.S.
• Delivery: FOB destination to Chatham County, with lead time disclosed in the bid.
• Mandatory documentation: Completed bid schedule, proof of Cisco partnership, OEM authenticity statements, three recent Cisco‑hardware references.
• Bid submission: Online via the Chatham County Purchasing Portal by Oct 20, 2026 02:00 PM ET.
• Evaluation criteria: Price (most advantageous), compliance with OEM requirements, past performance, and M/WBE participation goals (30% combined).
• No installation or configuration services are included; the contract is a one‑time purchase.