RQ9285: Network Taps

This solicitation (RQ9285) seeks competitive sealed bids for the provision of network tap equipment for Cuyahoga County’s Department of Information Technology. Bidders must submit sealed bids by April 28 2022, with a pre‑bid conference on April 7 2022. A $500 bid bond is required for proposals exceeding $50,000. Awards will be made by the Director of Purchasing, and vendors must be registered on the County’s Supplier Portal and the Inspector General site. No performance bond is required, and payment is contingent upon County Executive approval. • Scope: Supply and (potentially) installation of network tap hardware (passive/active taps, OOB monitoring devices). • Procurement method: Formal sealed‑bid competitive RFB with electronic and hard‑copy submission options. • Key dates: Posting March 28 2022, pre‑bid conference April 7 2022, bid deadline April 28 2022. • Requirements: Vendor registration, bid bond for bids > $50K, compliance with Ohio surety regulations.