Campus Core and Edge Network Switches

Norwich Free Academy is seeking bids for the procurement and delivery of new core and edge network switches to modernize its campus network infrastructure. The contract requires furnishing all specified network switching equipment along with providing two days of onsite professional services by qualified personnel to assist with switch configuration, deployment, and integration with the Juniper Mist management platform. Vendors must submit resumes for the personnel proposed to provide onsite services and are responsible for the delivery and offloading of equipment. Bids must remain valid for at least 60 days, and the evaluation will focus on compliance with design requirements and the lowest total cost. Partial bids may be rejected, as NFA aims to award a single contract that covers all equipment and services. The solicitation was posted on June 10, 2026, with responses due by June 25, 2026. The project is managed by the Connecticut DAS Procurement office under the oversight of Charles E. Warrington, Jr., P.E., who is the primary point of contact. The work is to be performed in Connecticut, supporting the modernization efforts of the academy’s network infrastructure through procurement and professional service delivery.