County of Alameda #902705

Alameda County Network Systems Modernization RFP for 200 Locations

The County of Alameda is seeking proposals for a large-scale Network Systems Modernization project to upgrade and secure its hybrid network infrastructure across approximately 200 locations. - Government Buyer: - County of Alameda, General Services Agency (GSA) Procurement - Project Scope: - Modernization of network infrastructure supporting 30,000 wired switchports and 10,000 remote/on-site users - Coverage includes on-premises enterprise data centers and public cloud environments - Integration with Broadcom VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Upgrades to branch and campus networks, zero-trust architecture, automated device and network management, network segmentation, high availability, SD-WAN, data security, AI security, and hybrid/multi-cloud integration - Products/Services Requested: - Hardware: ~200 routers, 900 switches, 3,000 wireless access points, 8 firewall pairs - Software and licensing for network management, segmentation, security, SD-WAN, data loss prevention, and AI security - Services: End-to-end design, procurement, deployment, integration, training, documentation, operational handover, business continuity, disaster recovery, and post-deployment maintenance - Notable Requirements: - Support for 15,000 users, 30,000 devices, 48 security zones - Integration with three major cloud providers - Compatibility with existing hybrid environment and zero-trust principles - Automated device and network management with continuous monitoring - No specific OEMs mandated; solutions must be compatible with County's current environment - Contract Term: - Three-year base contract with an option to renew for two additional years (up to five years total) - Place of Performance: - Approximately 200 County of Alameda locations, including two datacenters (Cisco Networking Campus and Datacenter Infrastructure)

Description

The County of Alameda is seeking proposals for a Network Systems Modernization project. The project encompasses modernization of network infrastructure across approximately 200 locations, including on-premises enterprise data centers and public cloud environments. The modernization will support 30,000 wired switchports and about 10,000 remote and on-site users, aiming to deliver resilient, secure, and scalable network services. The contract term is three years with an option to renew for two additional years. The project includes upgrades to branch and campus networks, integration of hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, and implementation of zero-trust architecture principles.

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