Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #ITB 26-016
ICN Solicits Juniper Network Products and Direct Support Services
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
ITB 26-016
NAICS
517810
The Iowa Communications Network (ICN), operated by the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, is seeking bids for Juniper products and support services to maintain and expand its statewide network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ICN) - Contracting office located at Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA - OEM Highlight: - Juniper Networks is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all products and support services - Products and Services Requested: - Juniper network hardware and software, including ACX Series, MX Series, QFX Series, software licenses, and maintenance - Annual support services for Juniper equipment (e.g., MPC3E-3D-NG-R-B, MPC7E-MRATE-RB, MX204, QXF5100S4, ACX7024, ACX710, MX480) - Support must be provided as a direct pass-through from Juniper - Anticipated future purchase of ACX7024 units for approximately 43 sites - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must offer pricing discounts off Juniper list prices - Support services must be delivered directly by Juniper (not third-party) - Compliance with state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year, with up to five annual renewals - Support terms align with ICN fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), with co-terminus end dates - Place of Performance: - Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA (contracting office) - Network equipment and support for approximately 43 statewide sites
Description
The State of Iowa, Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, operating the Iowa Communications Network (ICN), is seeking bids from vendors to provide Juniper products and services. This includes support for existing and future equipment as needed and requested by the Iowa Communications Network. The solicitation involves submitting sealed bid proposals by June 4, 2026, with no vendor conference scheduled. Vendors must comply with all affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions of State and Federal laws.