BFZ26-00030048 - Data Center Network Infrastructure Services

AI Summary

City of Dallas seeks qualified vendors for network hardware, software, and professional services to build out core and edge network infrastructure for new data center operations in Plano and downtown Dallas. This is an ID/IQ service agreement with key events from May to June 2026.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 237321
Type / RFx: CSP
Status: Open
Level: city
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: Invalid Date
NAICS Code: 541512 AI guide
Jurisdiction: City of Dallas
State: Texas
Agency: City of Dallas

Description

The City of Dallas (the “City”) is soliciting proposals to establish qualified vendors to provide network hardware, software, and professional services in support of the City’s new data center buildout located in north Plano with an additional footprint in downtown Dallas. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) service price agreement to build out a new core and edge network infrastructure that will serve as the foundation for the City’s data center operations.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: NIGP 20429 Data/File Security Hardware/Software, to Include Encryption NIGP 20464 Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules/Ports, Firewall Devices, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Switches, Transceivers, etc. NIGP 20836 Data Processing Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20937 Data Processing Software, Mainframes and Servers NIGP 91429 Communication Systems, Including Infrastructure NIGP 92005 Application, Infrastructure, Hosting, Data Hosting and Cloud Computing Services, Vendor Hosted and Internally Hosted NIGP 92076 Testing of Systems Infrastructure, Components or Software, IT Services

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	May 21st 2026, 2:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Pre Solicitation Meeting: BFZ26-00030048 Data Center Network Infrastructure Services	Virtual- Microsoft Teams	https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/274283237550066?p=sIaM1ZbXzQ7HeOUzbM	Jun 2nd 2026, 10:00 AM CDT - Jun 2nd 2026, 10:30 AM CDT	No
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	Jun 5th 2026, 9:30 AM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Jun 26th 2026, 1:00 PM CDT	N/A

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement
I have read and agree to comply with the General Terms and Conditions.	Data Type: True/False	N/A	Required
The vendor acknowledges by doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Dallas that he/she has been notified of the requirements under chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and that he/she is solely responsible for complying with the terms and conditions therein. Furthermore, any individual or business entity seeking to do business with the City of Dallas who does not comply with this practice may risk award consideration of any City contract	Data Type: True/False	N/A	Required
I have read and agree to comply with the Code of Ethics per Chapter 12A of the City of Dallas Code of Ordinances. http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/dallas/cityofdallastexascodeofordinances?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:dallas_tx	Data Type: True/False	N/A	Required
I have read and agree to comply with the Insurance Requirements detailed in Attachment 1.	Data Type: True/False	N/A	Required

Attachments

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
Invalid DateResponses Due

AI classification tags

network infrastructure data center services network hardware network software professional services network security hardware network components data hosting services cloud computing services IT services

Frequently asked questions

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