Howard Community College - 27P-003 Motorola PON to Tellabs PON Migration Request for Proposal 2026
Howard Community CollegeHigher Ed · Columbia, MD- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 23 days left
- Primary contact
- Courtney Kelly
- (443) 518-1865
The 30-second brief
Howard Community College is seeking proposals for the 27P-003 Motorola PON to Tellabs PON Migration project in Howard, MD. Work includes the installation of Tellabs equipment identified in the college-provided BOM, removal and disposal or return to inventory of replaced Motorola office equipment, configuration of Tellabs OLTs and optical network terminals (ONTs), migration of voice, data, multicast, and network access control services, and configuration and validation of IEEE 802.1x authentication and network services. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Installation of the tellabs equipment identified in the college-provided bom; Removal and disposal, Or return to college inventory, Of replaced motorola office equipment as directed by the college; Configuration of tellabs olts and optical network terminals (onts); Migration of voice, Data, Multicast, And applicable network access control services; Configuration and integration of ieee 802.1x on applicable tellabs interfaces; Validation of voice, Data, Multicast, 802.1x authentication, And network services.
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Summary
Howard Community College is seeking proposals for the 27P-003 Motorola PON to Tellabs PON Migration project in Howard, MD. Work includes the installation of Tellabs equipment identified in the college-provided BOM, removal and disposal or return to inventory of replaced Motorola office equipment, configuration of Tellabs OLTs and optical network terminals (ONTs), migration of voice, data, multicast, and network access control services, and configuration and validation of IEEE 802.1x authentication and network services.
The submission deadline is November 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Installation of the tellabs equipment identified in the college-provided bom
- Removal and disposal, Or return to college inventory, Of replaced motorola office equipment as directed by the college
- Configuration of tellabs olts and optical network terminals (onts)
- Migration of voice, Data, Multicast, And applicable network access control services
- Configuration and integration of ieee 802.1x on applicable tellabs interfaces
- Validation of voice, Data, Multicast, 802.1x authentication, And network services
- Submit to
- 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, 21044
- Scope location
- Howard, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Howard Community College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, 21044. For questions, contact Courtney Kelly.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Howard Community College in MD, 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 RFP 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 Courtney Kelly at (443) 518-1865. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Installation of the tellabs equipment identified in the college-provided bom; Removal and disposal, Or return to college inventory, Of replaced motorola office equipment as directed by the college; Configuration of tellabs olts and optical network terminals (onts); Migration of voice, Data, Multicas. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Howard, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.