RFP Detail
Burlington Electric Department RFP System
RFP# 024-27 Network Hardware
RFP# 024-27
Deadline: November 6, 2026 5:00 pm
UPDATE 10/29/2026: Question and Answer
Can you confirm what the SFP-25G-AO10 cable is connecting to? I haven't been able to find a distributor that carries the exact FS.com part number. Would BED accept an equivalent cable that meets the same specifications and compatibility requirements?
The FS 10m SFP-25G-AO10 Intel DAC cable will be used to interconnect Aruba CX and Dell switches. We are willing to accept equivalent replacement DACs as long as it is compatible and meets reqs.
UPDATE 10/26/2026: Questions and Answers
- Could you please provide the delivery location and indicate any special delivery requirements, such as lift gate service, loading dock access, or inside delivery?
Should be addressed to:
Burlington Electric Department
ATTN: Stockroom
585 Pine street,
Burlington, VT 05401
We have a loading dock and a forklift capable of handling most deliveries
- Is there a bill of materials (BOM), statement of work (SOW), or technical specification document available?
No BOM, No SOW. Request is for part numbers at specified quantities
- Are equivalent products acceptable, or are specific manufacturers preferred?
No. Specific Manufacturers where noted
- What warranty term is required?
Standard terms as per part number.
- Are onsite support services required?
No
- What SLA requirements exist for support response and resolution?
None
- Are third-party optics explicitly approved by Burlington Electric?
Yes, per RFP
- Are installation, configuration, migration, or training services required?
No
- Is stacking required for the Aruba switches?
We will be stacking a pair of these – we do not want these to be preconfigured – NEW in box
- Can you provide the detailed technical specifications/BOM?
No
The City of Burlington Electric Department (the "Department") in Burlington, Vermont, invites proposals for various bids
BED is seeking quotes for new network hardware with the following parts and quantities:
| QTY | Switch/Transceiver Name | Model/Part number |
| 3 | HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 12G Class4 PoE 2G/2SFP+ 139W Switch | R8Q72A |
| 8 | 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF Transceiver - 3rd party preferred | J9151E |
| 2 | FS.com: 10m (33ft) Intel XXVAOCBL10M Compatible 25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable | P/N:SFP-25G-AO10 SKU:68366 |
| 3 | HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class‑4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch | JL727B |
| 3 | Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Cable | J9281D |
| 2 | 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF Transceiver | J4858D |
Responses are due 11/06/2026 5:00 PM EST
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