Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Coordination with LBUSD Information Technology for IP addresses and naming conventions
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide a detailed project plan (Excel format preferred) within two weeks of Notice To Proceed
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Replace existing switches at MDF with Cisco 9500 switches
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Replace existing switches at IDF with Cisco 9300 switches
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Removal and disposal of old Cisco ASR and chassis-based core switches (4500 or 6000 series)
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Removal and disposal of old Cisco Catalyst switches (3560x typically)
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Removal and disposal of old UPS systems/batteries
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Removal and disposal of old XPS systems
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Integrate new switches into existing LBUSD Cisco DNA appliance
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Physical installation of new switches with migration of existing network functionality
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Configure new switches to be managed via Cisco DNA (inventory management, software updating, troubleshooting)
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA/LS  Work Item: Transfer standalone ASR router functions to integrated function on Cisco 9500 core switch
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA/LS  Work Item: Transfer physical fiber/copper cable connections to 9500 Core Switch
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Decommission and remove physical ASR router
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Label new switches; Specifications: plastic labels, 3.94x2.28 inch (100x58 mm) writing area, 10 inch (225mm) overall wirelength, including Switch Name, IP, SN, Stack ID, and QR code
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Label IDF cabinets with new assigned IDF numbering scheme
• Quantity: Various  Unit: LF  Work Item: Replace existing Fiber Patch Cables at MDF (ST or SC Type)
• Quantity: Various  Unit: LF  Work Item: Replace damaged or inappropriate length fiber cables at IDF
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Replace damaged SFPs at IDF
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Replace older GBICs at core MDF switch with new SFPs
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Cleanup and organization of rack space
• Quantity: Various  Unit: LF  Work Item: Replace all existing patch cables with new blue MONOPRICE SLIMRUN CAT6A 30AWG Ethernet Cables; Specifications: appropriate patch cable lengths (3-foot for 1U-5U spacing, 5-foot for 5U-8U spacing, 7-foot for 8U and beyond), 5-foot length for bidding purposes
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Assemble basic cable management (Velcro or other reusable strapping)
• Quantity: Various  Unit: LF  Work Item: Install split loom tubing to protect Fiber Optical patch cables (secured to prevent snagging)
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Cable manage power supply cables
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Adjust rails in rack to accommodate new equipment
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Removal and decommissioning of identified UPS systems (XPS2200 rack mounted power units)
• Quantity: Multiple  Unit: EA  Work Item: Replace removed UPS with Tripp Lite Isobar PDU at IDF cabinet; Specifications: placed on 2nd to last U of IDF cabinet
• Quantity: Daily  Unit: LS  Work Item: Perform nightly clean-up
• Quantity: Per Site  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Provide photographic evidence of complete installation for each MDF/IDF (Front view, front view with door open, bottom view of PDU, cabinet open from back)
• Quantity: Per Site  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Provide Final Installation Report Checklist
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide up to 4 hours of training (2 separate events)
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide post-installation day 1 support (7am-11am onsite skilled resource)
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide 90-day workmanship warranty
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Decommission old existing equipment (switches, UPS, XPS power switches, cables)
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Dispose of all trash and recycling generated by the project
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Document asset tags of existing equipment removed
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Deliver and unload old equipment to LBUSD warehouse/IT offices

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Installation of network cabling, patch panels, fiber cables, and associated electrical components for switches)., NAICS 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services (Planning, configuration, system testing, integration of new Cisco network switches and DNA appliance, network topology mapping, and documentation)., NAICS 811212 – Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance (Post-installation support, remediation, and providing a 90-day workmanship warranty for newly installed network equipment).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 8, 2025, and was last updated on December 5, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 7, 2026.

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