When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 17, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Bristol. The work is located in Bristol, Connecticut, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Network equipment vendors with expertise in programmable switches. Providers experienced with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies. Companies capable of configuring ACL and QoS functionality. Vendors with experience supporting government or public-sector network infrastructure.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Bristol, Connecticut, United StatesPosted: July 31, 2026Deadline: August 17, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Bristol, Connecticut seeks computer network equipment services, including advanced programmable network switches. Required capabilities include configurable Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, ACLs, and QoS entries.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit bids on forms supplied by the City Purchasing Department
Must show unit price, amount, and total for all items
Must provide materials lead time (days ARO) and anticipated delivery schedule
Must provide promotional or informational material for all alternate equipment proposed
Must provide a certificate of insurance naming the City of Bristol as additional insured
Must provide evidence of workers compensation if labor is performed in Connecticut
Must be able to deliver equipment fully assembled and functional
Must be able to provide new equipment with manufacturer warranties

TIMELINE

Bid Issued: July 31st, 2026

Bid Due Date: August 17th, 2026, at 1:00 pm

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Issuing Agency

City Of Bristol

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Bristol, Connecticut is seeking a vendor to provide computer network equipment services.

The requirements include a computer network switch with a programmable pipeline and micro-engine capabilities. The switch should support template-based configuration and configurable allocation of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, access control list (ACL), and quality of service (QoS) entries.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 17, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Bristol. The work is located in Bristol, Connecticut, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Network equipment vendors with expertise in programmable switches
Providers experienced with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies
Companies capable of configuring ACL and QoS functionality
Vendors with experience supporting government or public-sector network infrastructure

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