The City of Grand Rapids is seeking bids for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Cisco Catalyst **** Series switches and components. Substitutions are not allowed to ensure cross-functionality. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidNet Direct procurement system or via hard copy by June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM. Award will be based on best value, considering factors like total costs, past performance, OEM Cisco equipment, and delivery. All equipment must be new and unused. No installation or integration services are required. Delivery is to the City of Grand Rapids, USA.
Bids are due by June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. by the deadline specified.
The city expects to make payment within thirty (30) days after receipt, inspection, and acceptance of the equipment. The city expects to make payment of any final invoice to the vendor within thirty 30 days after receipt, inspection, and acceptance of the equipment.
The standard manufacturer's warranty shall be extended to the city for the equipment, accessories, and components provided. The standard manufacturers warranty shall be extended to the city for the equipment, accessories and components provided.
The award will be made to the responsible offerer whose response is determined to be the best value for the city, considering factors such as total costs, past performance, OEM Cisco equipment, and delivery. The evaluation of and award for this solicitation shall be made to the responsible offerer whose response is determined in writing to be the best value for the city taking into consideration various factors.
Bidders must be registered in the City's financial management system, Oracle, Finance Cloud. Any awarded companies for this solicitation are required to be registered in the city's financial management system, oracle, finance cloud.
Bids may be rejected if material information is not furnished, or if indirect or incomplete answers are provided. Failure to complete the bid document electronically or via hard copy by the deadline may also lead to rejection. he city reserves the right to declare as nonresponsive and reject any bid in which material information requested is not furnished or where indirect or incomplete answers of information are provided