When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 28, 2026.

It was issued by Metropolitan Community College. The work is located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Authorized Aruba and HPE networking equipment reseller. Experience supplying enterprise switching and network infrastructure hardware. Capability to provide Aruba Central software licensing and related accessories. Proven experience serving government or institutional customers.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesPosted: August 14, 2026Deadline: September 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Kansas City is seeking Aruba edge switches, accessories, power supplies, and one-year HPE Aruba Networking Central software licenses. Questions are due August 28, 2026, and proposals are due September 4, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five years of experience in providing products of this nature
Must submit bids online at www.publicpurchase.com
Must be enrolled and participate in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Must provide product warranty and return policy
Must comply with the Missouri Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act
Must not employ unauthorized aliens

TIMELINE

Bid Release Date: August 13th, 2026

Questions Due: August 28th, 2026

Bids Due: September 4th, 2026

Bid Opening: September 10th, 2026

Recommendation to Board: October 22nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 28, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Metropolitan Community College

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a vendor to provide Aruba edge switching equipment and related supplies. The requested items include Aruba 6200 network switches, Aruba X751 FB fan trays, Aruba 6200M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP+ switches, Aruba X372 54VDC 680W power supplies, and HPE Aruba Networking Central software licenses for one year.

Vendors must submit all questions regarding the procurement no later than August 28, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is September 4, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 28, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Metropolitan Community College. The work is located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Authorized Aruba and HPE networking equipment reseller
Experience supplying enterprise switching and network infrastructure hardware
Capability to provide Aruba Central software licensing and related accessories
Proven experience serving government or institutional customers

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