Hardware refresh for Traffic Operations Division.

This contract involves the procurement of core Layer-3 and distribution optical transport network switching equipment that supports OTN and NSRS communications across the entire state of Nevada. The bid is all-or-nothing, meaning the entire scope of equipment must be purchased from a single vendor, with no substitutions allowed. The project is managed by the Nevada Department of Transportation and is classified under NAICS code 423430, which pertains to equipment and supplies for communication and related electronic components. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting a substantial investment in upgrading or refreshing the Traffic Operations Division's network infrastructure. The solicitation, identified by the number 80DOT-S3247, was posted on March 20, 2025, with a response deadline set for April 16, 2025. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with Nevada’s standard terms and conditions for commodities, including requirements for Nevada-based business preferences, adherence to federal and state laws such as OSHA and anti-discrimination statutes, and specific payment and delivery terms. Vendors are guided through detailed instructions for bid submission via the NevadaEPro system, ensuring clarity in the process of viewing, acknowledging, and submitting bids. The overarching goal is to secure a comprehensive, fully integrated networking solution that enhances statewide communications capabilities, with the contract serving as a critical component of Nevada’s transportation infrastructure modernization efforts.