Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #229478
Solicitation for Cisco Catalyst Network Switches and Licenses for School District 38 Richmond
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
229478
NAICS
423690
School District 38 Richmond in British Columbia, Canada, is seeking quotations for Cisco Catalyst Network Switches and associated licenses to replace equipment that has reached End-of-Life. - Government Buyer: - Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond), British Columbia, Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Cisco Catalyst Network Switches (specific models and part numbers referenced in attachments, not listed in summary) - Associated Cisco licenses - Estimated quantity: up to 308 switches over three years (quantity not guaranteed) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract term is three years, with purchases made as needed - Only Cisco products are specified; no substitutions mentioned - District staff will handle decommissioning and installation - No specific part numbers or models provided in the summary; details are in referenced attachments - Contract will be awarded to a single provider
Description
The Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond) is soliciting quotations for the supply of Cisco Catalyst Network Switches and associated licenses that have reached End-of-Life. The district anticipates potentially purchasing approximately 308 switches over a three-year period, though quantities are not guaranteed and may vary. The contract will be awarded to one qualified provider to supply the goods on an as-needed basis, with initial deliveries expected around July 2, 2026. District staff will handle decommissioning of existing equipment and installation of new devices.