Professional Network Switching and Routing Infrastructure Equipment and Services

The government authority located in Jefferson, Georgia is seeking professional network switching and routing infrastructure equipment and services. The agency needs to replace its legacy Cisco networking infrastructure with new, current-generation, fully supported Cisco switching and routing hardware. This modernization project aims to improve performance, reliability, lifecycle support, and compatibility with modern network management and security standards. The scope of work requires the integration of the new hardware with the county's existing Auvik environment to centralize network monitoring, alerting, configuration management, asset tracking, and performance reporting. The agency expects the implementation of standardized configurations, automation capabilities, centralized administration, proactive monitoring, and simplified maintenance procedures to reduce management overhead and improve uptime. Additionally, the project covers the implementation of enterprise-grade security features, network segmentation, access controls, firmware management, and secure configuration standards to strengthen the cybersecurity posture. The agency requires a flexible and scalable network architecture capable of supporting future growth, expanding bandwidth demands, smart government initiatives, and cloud integration without requiring a core infrastructure redesign. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to participate in this procurement. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or online, and the agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget. The contract period will span one year. The agency has scheduled a mandatory pre-proposal conference for June 18, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 26, 2026.