Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #021-DW-0126
Polk County Public Schools Network Equipment Procurement Award (Aruba Core Switches and Accessories)
Posted
October 20, 2025
Respond By
December 01, 2025
Identifier
021-DW-0126
NAICS
423430
Polk County Public Schools has awarded a contract for network equipment to support its infrastructure, contingent on E-Rate approval and district funding. - Government Buyer: - Polk County Public Schools, Network Operations department - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM: Aruba (highlighted) - Other OEMs allowed for equivalents: Cisco, Legrand - Awarded Vendor: United Data Technologies, Inc. - Other vendors mentioned: CDW Government, DGR Systems, Imperium Data Networks, New Tech Solutions, Office Management Systems, RAD WiFi, Rexel USA, Unicom Government - Products/Services Requested: - 13 Aruba Core Switches (JL624A) - 13 Aruba 5-year Support Licenses (Hc7B4E) - 39 Aruba 1Gb Ethernet Transceivers (J8177D) - 4 Aruba Power Supply Modules (JL085A) - 50 Aruba 10Gb SR Transceivers (J9150D) - 50 Aruba 10Gb LR Transceivers (J9151E) - 6 Aruba 4-post Rack Kits (JL483B) - 13 Aruba 2-post Rack Kits (JL482C) - Shipping and estimated tax/fees - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be compatible and interoperable with existing Aruba equipment (specifically JL075A) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted if they meet compatibility requirements - 5% bid bond and $250,000 performance and payment bond required - Electronic bid submission required - Strict adherence to bid and performance bond requirements - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Polk County Public Schools facilities
Description
Polk County Public Schools issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for network equipment contingent upon E-Rate approval and district funding. The procurement includes switches, transceivers, power supplies, and rack kits, with requirements for bid and performance bonds. The bid process includes electronic submissions, with a due date of December 1, 2025, and an anticipated award date of January 27, 2026. The award was recommended to United Data Technologies, Inc. for all items.