Nevada County Publicpurchase #RFP - Network Modernization Project

Nevada County Enterprise Network Access Switch Modernization RFP

The County of Nevada, California, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive modernization of its enterprise network access switching infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - County of Nevada, California (local government) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of approximately 90 access-layer network switches (planning range: 80 to 100 units) across data center, campus, and remote facilities - Modern enterprise network access switching solution - Deployment assistance, hand-off, validation, and post-deployment support services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; open to qualified manufacturers and value-added resellers - Notable Requirements: - Solution must support network access control, segmentation, port-level authentication (e.g., 802.1X), and dynamic segmentation - Integration with existing security systems - Centralized management, monitoring, and troubleshooting - Scalable, modular, and upgradable hardware - Transparent licensing and predictable end-of-life timelines - Platform must be fully supported for at least seven years (ten or more years preferred)

Description

The County of Nevada is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply, license, and assist in deploying a modern enterprise network access switching solution to replace the County's aging access-layer infrastructure. The project involves replacing approximately 90 access-layer switches across data center, campus, and remote County facilities. The County aims to modernize the access layer with a platform supported for at least seven years, establish a foundation for security and access control, simplify operations with centralized management, reduce operational burden with vendor deployment assistance, and protect investment through transparent licensing and scalable hardware design. The contract will be awarded for the duration of the project with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

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