EPB - Purchasing Office - Hosted CPE Routers & Switches - 2026
- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Timetrius Lansden
- (423) 648-3477
The 30-second brief
EPB is seeking vendors to provide a standardized commercial Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) router/switch platform supporting managed services including hosted Wi-Fi, hosted PBX (Metaswitch & Connect360), managed security, camera solutions, and routed subnet. The platform requires carrier-grade reliability, multi-gigabit performance, advanced routing, secure remote management, and operational scalability across approximately 3,000 existing and future customer locations in Hamilton, TN. Proposals are due by October 16, 2026 at 02:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include technical functionality, manageability, security, lifecycle support, and total cost of ownership.
Technical functionality, manageability, security, lifecycle support, total cost of ownership
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Summary
EPB is seeking vendors to provide a standardized commercial Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) router/switch platform supporting managed services including hosted Wi-Fi, hosted PBX (Metaswitch & Connect360), managed security, camera solutions, and routed subnet.
The platform requires carrier-grade reliability, multi-gigabit performance, advanced routing, secure remote management, and operational scalability across approximately 3,000 existing and future customer locations in Hamilton, TN. Proposals are due by October 16, 2026 at 02:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include technical functionality, manageability, security, lifecycle support, and total cost of ownership.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Technical functionality
- Manageability
- Security
- Lifecycle support
- Total cost of ownership
- Submit to
- 1350 E 8th St., Chattanooga, TN, 37403
- Scope location
- Hamilton, TN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from EPB?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 1350 E 8th St., Chattanooga, TN, 37403. For questions, contact Timetrius Lansden.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including EPB in TN, 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 Timetrius Lansden at (423) 648-3477. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical functionality, manageability, security, lifecycle support, total cost of ownership" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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. Review the full document from EPB for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hamilton, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.