BR’s current router implementation consists of (2) MX10003 routers and we are looking to replace these with (2)MX304, each with 2 LMIC’s. The existing routers peer with multiple BGP uplinks to transit and IX providers in Atlanta, GA and Ashburn, VA as well as to downstream Calix E9-CLX’s and customer BGP readvertisements with some static routes. a. Current Configurations consist of: i. (2) MX10003 Routers that are BGP peered with each other for redundancy. This has worked well but we are open to other design considerations. These are at 2 different geographical site within our local footprint ii. Routers are BGP peered to 2 transit providers in both Atlanta, GA and Ashburn, VA as well multiple peers through IX’s and direct peering. iii. Bridge domains for L2 traffic iv. BR does not currently utilize any OSPF, MPLS or VPLS within its network. b. Project should include: i. A review of current configurations ii. Recommendations and configurations including best practices for the overall project and all protocols used, including, but not limited to, interface configurations, spanning tree protections, Control plane DDOS protections, network security. iii. Recommendations for best practice and efficient configuration for traffic engineering (ie pushing traffic through different devices/peers based on traffic load using prepends or other methods). iv. There should be an emphasis on the configuration review with recommendations for most effective BGP configuration determining the most efficient use of BGP groups and communities. v. Recommendations and considerations for future L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput) implementation should be incorporated into network planning. vi. BR will “rack and stack” and provide remote access via VPN. BR will be responsible for any physical connection moves during maintenance windows. vii. Vendor will be responsible for working directly with BR Engineering on configuration design and implementation and shall be available during maintenance windows to assist with any issues that arise. BR engineering will have final authority over design considerations and implementations. viii. BR and selected vendor will have a virtual meeting at a mutual agreed upon time within 2 weeks of RFP award to discuss project plan, timeline, and initial design plans.
