Supply of HP Networking Equipment & Services

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is soliciting bids under solicitation T-2026-72 for the supply of HPE/Aruba networking equipment and related services for its Information Technology Services department. This blanket order contract, running from December 23, 2026, to December 31, 2027, includes the option for two additional one-year extensions based on satisfactory performance. The scope of work involves the provision of a wide range of current and new HPE/Aruba product lines, with an estimated annual volume of 150 to 200 L2/3 switches. Additionally, the vendor must provide a regularly updated product catalogue and offer labor for engineer-level design assistance and technician-level deployment support, adhering to the Board's established design guidelines and configuration templates. Eligible bidders must be Authorized Dealers of HP Products and Service providers, providing proof of certification dated within the last 12 months. Evaluation is based on technical compliance, past performance, vendor viability, and pricing, though the Board is not obligated to accept the lowest bid. All electrical equipment must be C.S.A. or Ontario Hydro approved, and shipments must be delivered prepaid F.O.B. destination. Payment terms are net 45 days via electronic funds transfer. Bids must be submitted electronically through the designated bidding system by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The contract is governed by the laws of Ontario and requires compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.