City of West Des Moines 2025 RecPlex Core Switch Replacement Bid
City of West Des MoinesCity · West Des Moines, IA- Due
- Oct 15, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2025
- Primary contact
- Daniel Buls
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of West Des Moines Department of Information Technology is soliciting bids for the 2025 RecPlex Core Switch Replacement. The procurement is for specific HPE Aruba networking equipment including one CX 6405 L3 Switch Chassis (R0X26C), three 1800 Watt Power Supplies (R0X35A#ABA), one CX 6400 Management Module (R0X31A), two v2 10G/25G SFP28 Line Cards (R0X44C), one 1gbe PoE Line Card (R0X38C), and one 1G/2.5G/5G/10G PoE Line Card (S1T83A). The city specifies that no equivalents will be considered. Bids must be submitted electronically via wdm.ionwave.net by 2:00 p.m. CT on October 15, 2025. Questions are due by October 6, 2025, with clarifications posted by October 9, 2025.
HPE Aruba CX 6405 L3 Switch Chassis, HPE Aruba CX 1800 Watt Power Supply, HPE Aruba CX 6400 Management Module, HPE Aruba CX 6400 v2 10G/25G SFP28 Line Card, HPE Aruba CX 6400 1gbe PoE Line Card, HPE Aruba CX 6400 1G/2.5G/5G/10G PoE Line Card
SUMMARY
The City of West Des Moines Department of Information Technology is soliciting bids for the 2025 RecPlex Core Switch Replacement.
The procurement is for specific HPE Aruba networking equipment including one CX 6405 L3 Switch Chassis (R0X26C), three 1800 Watt Power Supplies (R0X35A#ABA), one CX 6400 Management Module (R0X31A), two v2 10G/25G SFP28 Line Cards (R0X44C), one 1gbe PoE Line Card (R0X38C), and one 1G/2.5G/5G/10G PoE Line Card (S1T83A). The city specifies that no equivalents will be considered. Bids must be submitted electronically via wdm.ionwave.net by 2:00 p.m. CT on October 15, 2025. Questions are due by October 6, 2025, with clarifications posted by October 9, 2025.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
HPE Aruba CX 6405 L3 Switch Chassis, HPE Aruba CX 1800 Watt Power Supply, HPE Aruba CX 6400 Management Module, HPE Aruba CX 6400 v2 10G/25G SFP28 Line Card, HPE Aruba CX 6400 1gbe PoE Line Card, HPE Aruba CX 6400 1G/2.5G/5G/10G PoE Line Card
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Contact for Vendor form
- Submit to
- wdm.ionwave.net
- Scope location
- West Des Moines, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of West Des Moines?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: wdm.ionwave.net. For questions, contact Daniel Buls.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of West Des Moines in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Daniel Buls. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: HPE Aruba CX 6405 L3 Switch Chassis, HPE Aruba CX 1800 Watt Power Supply, HPE Aruba CX 6400 Management Module, HPE Aruba CX 6400 v2 10G/25G SFP28 Line Card, HPE Aruba CX 6400 1gbe PoE Line Card, HPE Aruba CX 6400 1G/2.5G/5G/10G PoE Line Card. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Contact for Vendor form. Review the full document from City of West Des Moines for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
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