Opportunity
New Haven Opengov #250016683
Network Switch Refresh for 43 New Haven Public Schools Sites (Cisco 3850 Replacement)
Posted
January 28, 2025
Respond By
February 25, 2025
Identifier
250016683
NAICS
423690
New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) is seeking proposals to upgrade the distribution network switches at 43 school facilities. - Government Buyer: - Information Technology City & NHPS (New Haven Public Schools) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco (current OEM; Cisco 3850 switches are being replaced) - Other OEMs may be considered if their products meet technical requirements - Products/Services Requested: - 43 distribution network switches - Must support 10 Gb links - Intended to replace End of Life (EOL) Cisco 3850 switches (currently only support 1 Gb) - No specific part numbers provided; open to equivalent alternatives - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Switches must be compatible with 10 Gb links - Must serve as direct replacements for EOL Cisco 3850 switches - Deployment across 43 separate school sites - Classified under Computer Management Services (NIGP 95823) - The solicitation is open to OEMs that can meet the technical and compatibility requirements, not limited to Cisco.
Description
The New Haven Public Schools (NH BoE) is undertaking a project to refresh the Distribution Switches at 43 of its facilities. The current Cisco 3850 Switches are End of Life and support only 1 Gb links. The new switches to be procured must support 10 Gb links to upgrade the network infrastructure. This project involves replacing the existing switches to improve network performance across the district.