SP 90467: Cisco Systems Network Switches (REBID)

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking bids from a qualified firm to upgrade network infrastructure across
approximately sixty-five properties, replacing legacy Cisco, Juniper, and GarrettCom equipment with a unified suite of
current-generation Cisco hardware. VPN routers at headquarters and disaster recovery sites will also be upgraded to
ensure reliable, secure remote access and WAN connectivity. The following software is needed as part of this
solicitation.
Description Model Number Quantity Bidder's Unit
Price
C8300 SmartNet (3-Year) CON-3SNT-C8304T2X 2
Cisco Catalyst C8300 Router C8300-1N1S-4T2X 2
C8500 SmartNet (3-Year) CON-3SNT-C8500L8X 5
Cisco Catalyst C8500 Router C8500L-8S4X 5
Catalyst 1300 SmartNet (3-Year) CON-3SNT-C1300G8T 49
Cisco Catalyst 1300 Switch C1300-8T-E-2G 49
Catalyst 9500 SmartNet (3-Year) CON-3SNT-C95024EY 2
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Fiber Switch C9500-24Y4C-E 2
ASA/Firepower SmartNet (3-Year) CON3SNT-FPR1150A 2
Cisco Firepower / ASA FPR1150-ASA-K9 2
C8300 DNA License (3-Year) C8300-DNA-E-3Y 2
C8500 DNA License (3-Year) 8500-DNA 5
Catalyst 9500 DNA Essential (3-Year) C9500-DNA-3Y 2

CHA_RFQ #90467_ITS_ CISCO
CHA reserves the right to increase or delete any scheduled items, and/or increase or reduce the quantity
of any scheduled item as deemed necessary, to waive informalities and technicalities, and to make other
changes and modifications consistent with CHA’s policies, and the laws and regulations governing HUD
programs.
All Quote Responses Must Be Typed & Signed by an Authorized Representative from the Respondent’s company.
Revised as of 05/01/26, all others void
The successful Respondent(s) will be required to submit mandatory CHA forms and affidavits within seven days
of the award. The mandatory forms will be forwarded to the successful Respondents prior to contract award. Forms
should be completed, signed, and notarized where required or marked "not applicable" where appropriate. The
mandatory forms are:
• Utilization Plan
• Contract Compliance Certification*
• Contractors Affidavit*
• Economic Disclosure Statement Form*
• HUD-50071 – Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions*
• HUD-5369 A - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders*
• Required Insurance Certificate (see below Insurance Requirements)
*These documents are exhibits to this Small Purchase and can be found at:
https://www.thecha.org/contracting-opportunities/forms-and-documents
Failure by the Respondent to provide such information within the allotted time will render the Respondent
ineligible for award.
CHA may reject any or all quotes. Action to reject all quotes shall be taken only for unreasonably high
prices, error in the solicitation, cessation of need, unavailability of funds, failure to secure adequate
competition, or any other reason deemed appropriate by CHA.
Insurance Requirements
Prior to the commencement of this Agreement, the Vendor shall procure and maintain at all times during the
term of this Agreement insurance against claims for bodily injury or property damage which may arise from
or in connection with services performed under this Agreement and from the negligent acts, omissions and
errors of the Vendor, its officers, agents, representatives or employees. The insurance carriers used must be
authorized to conduct business in the State of Illinois and shall have an A.M. Best rating of not less than A:
VII.
Contractor’s insurance policies shall contain no exclusions for work performed under the Agreement for
Chicago Housing Authority or Low-Income Housing exposure. Policies must waive subrogation or any other
right of recovery Contractor or its insurer(s) may have against CHA because of payments made for injuries or
damages arising out of your ongoing operations of “your work” done under a contract with CHA.
Minimum Coverage and Limit Requirements

1. Commercial General Liability: General Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis with limits not less
   than $1,000,000 per occu

Released: 10/30/2026. Due: 11/6/2026. Contact: Robert Thompson.

Responses are submitted through the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org); no manual submissions are accepted.