Silverpeak and Aruba Networking Solutions

The County of San Mateo is soliciting quotations for Silverpeak and Aruba Networking Solutions under solicitation number 2026-RFQ-00518, with responses due by May 25, 2026. Vendors must submit a completed Pricing Bid Table in Section 3 along with a competitive quotation that includes accurate lead times, freight, and delivery costs for the specified items. Only the exact part numbers and brands listed are acceptable; alternative part numbers or brands will not be considered. Evaluation will be based on cost competitiveness, strict conformity to technical specifications, and product availability. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bid from a qualified vendor who is an authorized distributor or representative of the manufacturer or publisher. All bidding must align with the specified requirements, and no substitutions are permitted. The procurement is managed by the County’s Procurement Office located in Redwood City, California, with Yvonne Yeung, Buyer II, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 423430, reflecting the nature of the purchase as part of wholesale electronic equipment distribution. This is a standard solicitation without a set-aside classification and is open to all responsible vendors meeting the required criteria. The contract is expected to result in the issuance of a purchase order following evaluation, and vendors are strongly encouraged to ensure full compliance with submission guidelines to avoid disqualification. All documentation must be submitted via the designated online portal before the deadline.