Opportunity
San Mateo Opengov #2026-RFQ-00459
San Mateo County Solicits Arista Data Center Switches, Licenses, and Services
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFQ-00459
NAICS
423690
This opportunity involves the County of San Mateo's procurement of Arista data center switches, licenses, and extended service agreements for its IT infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - County of San Mateo (local government) - OEMs and Vendors: - Arista Networks is the sole specified OEM for all equipment, licenses, and services - Products/Services Requested: - 4x Arista 7280R3A Series 7280CR3AM-32S switches (Mfg PN: DCS-7280CR3AM-32S-F) - 4x Arista Enhanced L3 licenses (Mfg PN: LIC-FIX-3-E) - 4x Arista Enhanced Security Encryption licenses (Mfg PN: LIC-FIX-3-ENCR) - 48x months of Arista A-Care Next Business Day extended service agreements (Mfg PN: SVC-7280CR3AM-32S-1M-NB) - Shipping for all items - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only Arista-branded products and services are accepted; no alternatives or equivalents permitted - Local business and non-profit preferences may apply - Compliance with the Levine Act is required for selected vendors - Procurement is managed via the OpenGov portal and open to all qualified vendors
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of Data Center Switch equipment and related licenses and services. The project includes purchasing Arista 7280R3A Series switches, enhanced L3 licenses, encryption licenses, and extended service agreements. The County of San Mateo requires sealed bids submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by April 23, 2026. No alternatives are accepted, and local business preferences may apply.