Used Networking Equipment

The City of Tucson is seeking proposals from authorized resellers of preowned, used, and refurbished network equipment and software, with a primary focus on Cisco products, though it also welcomes offers for equipment from other manufacturers such as HPE Aruba, Dell, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, and Palo Alto. The contract aims to secure certified preowned network hardware and related services, including buyback programs, to support the city's technology infrastructure. Multiple awardees may be selected to fulfill various needs, with contract values estimated between $500,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2025, with a response deadline of June 16, 2025. The designated point of contact is Nora Corral, reachable via email or phone, and additional details are accessible through the city's procurement portal. The contract process involves a formal offer and acceptance procedure, where vendors submit their proposals in compliance with the specified scope, conditions, and specifications outlined in the solicitation. Once accepted, the agreement becomes binding, with signatures from authorized representatives of both parties, including the City Attorney and Director of Business Services. The contract emphasizes compliance with all solicitation requirements and aims to ensure the city acquires reliable, certified preowned network equipment and related services to meet its ongoing technology needs.