Opportunity
City of Dallas Bonfire #BFZ26-00030048
City of Dallas Data Center Network Infrastructure Hardware, Software, and Services Solicitation
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
BFZ26-00030048
NAICS
541512, 518210, 423430
The City of Dallas is seeking proposals for a comprehensive data center network infrastructure buildout. - Buyer: City of Dallas (local government) - Project scope includes: - Network hardware (core and edge devices) for new data center infrastructure - Network software for management and operations - Professional services for installation, configuration, and ongoing support - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) service price agreement structure - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Vendors must: - Comply with City of Dallas General Terms and Conditions, Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, and Code of Ethics (Chapter 12A) - Meet detailed insurance requirements - Submit required forms (business enterprise hub, hardware scoring sheets, standard forms) - Document Small Business Enterprise (SBE) utilization and demonstrate commitment to local economic impact - Locations: Data center operations in north Plano and downtown Dallas - Emphasis on local participation and workforce impact
Description
The City of Dallas is soliciting proposals to establish qualified vendors to provide network hardware, software, and professional services for the City's new data center buildout located in north Plano with an additional footprint in downtown Dallas. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) service price agreement to build out a new core and edge network infrastructure that will serve as the foundation for the City's data center operations. The solicitation includes a pre-solicitation meeting, a questions due date, and a close date for submissions.