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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000370171

Issuing Organization

State of Colorado Office of Information Technology

Owner Organization

Governor’s Office of Information Technology

Solicitation Type

IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2025-144

Title

Cisco Authorized Fulfillment Partners Vendor Pool

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.2569169.C16142001

Details

Location

United States, Colorado, Denver County

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: option to renew for four (4) additional one-year terms

Piggyback Contract

Description

On behalf of the State of Colorado, the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a prequalified vendor pool, known as the “Cisco Fulfillment Partners Vendor Pool.” This solicitation is open exclusively to Cisco-authorized fulfillment partners who meet the requirements outlined herein and agree to adhere to the pricing terms negotiated by the State under the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative agreement with Cisco.

Dates

Publication

02/14/2025 08:00 AM MST

Bid Intent

Optional

Bid Intent Deadline

02/27/2025 02:00 PM MST

Question Acceptance Deadline

02/19/2025 02:00 PM MST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

03/04/2025 02:00 PM MST

Contact Information

Brandon Brasfield

918-899-1451

brandon.brasfield@state.co.us

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

Bid Content:
1. Section 2 Responses: Complete the attached "Vendor Response Workbook" and include it as an attachment with your bid submission. This workbook contains your responses to the requirements outlined in Section 2 of the IFB.
2. Invitation for Bid Signature Page: Complete the attached "Invitation for Bid Signature Page" and include it as an attachment with your bid submission.
3. Acknowledgment Form: Complete the attached "Acknowledgment Form" and include it as an attachment with your bid submission.
4. Company Background and Experience: Provide information about your company's history, relevant experience, and expertise in providing Cisco products and services.
5. Proof of Cisco Gold Partner Authorization: Include copies of your Cisco Gold Partner authorization certificates for all relevant categories.
6. Acceptance of Pricing and Terms: Explicitly state your acceptance of the pricing and terms established under the State's NASPO ValuePoint agreement with Cisco.
7. Information on Key Personnel and Resources: Provide details about the key personnel who will be involved in fulfilling task orders, including their roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and experience. Also, outline the resources available to support task order fulfillment.
8. Confirmation of Compliance with State Requirements: Confirm your compliance with all applicable state requirements, including but not limited to insurance, cybersecurity, and data protection measures.
9. Supporting documents: If you need to submit additional supporting documents, such as authorization certificates or financial statements, include them as separate attachments with your bid submission. Ensure these documents are in commonly accessible file types (e.g., PDF, Microsoft Word, etc.).

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