Traffic Network Communication Switch Replacement Service

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Palo Alto, California, United StatesPosted 10 days agoDeadline: May 20th, 2026

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SUMMARY

California seeks vendors to replace around 105 traffic network communication switches, supporting a secure and modern traffic management system.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide 105 edge switches, 4 core switches, 212 fiber transceivers, and associated power supplies
Must provide configuration and installation support by the manufacturer and authorized local support staff
Must provide limited lifetime warranty on switches
Must provide complimentary firmware upgrades and remote technical support for the life of the product
Must comply with City of Palo Alto Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Requirements
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability
Must be able to deliver hardware to the City Municipal Service Center on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Must have a record of satisfactory performance under prior contracts
Must be authorized to bind the bidder

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFQ Date: April 27th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: May 6th, 2026

Quote Submission Deadline: May 20th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Palo Alto

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in California is seeking a vendor to provide replacement services for traffic network communication switches. The objective is to supply approximately 105 network switches to replace outdated equipment at the agency’s signalized intersections, supporting the ongoing reliability, security, and performance of the centralized traffic management system.

The required scope of work includes the procurement of network edge switches, core switches, fiber optic network transceivers, and essential hardware such as power supplies. This replacement is vital to maintain secure and stable communications between field devices and the traffic management center, enable real-time operations and monitoring, and ensure system compatibility with current and future Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.