Motorola-to-Tellabs PON Migration and Network Integration

Howard Community College is seeking a Tellabs-certified or experienced integrator to replace its Motorola passive optical network with redundant Tellabs equipment and integrate 802.1X access control with Cisco ISE and Microsoft Intune.

Cape Cod Community College > Board of Trustees


General
Open
27P-003
Nov 20, 2026 03:00 PM
Oct 07, 2026 04:46 PM
1 year
Minority-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
ckelly@howardcc.edu
+14435184668
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, USA
Submission Instructions
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Submit three separate password-protected PDF files: one unredacted Technical Proposal, one redacted Technical Proposal, and one Price Proposal using Attachment A - Price Proposal Form., Each file must have a unique password., Register on the Bid Locker website before submitting.
Description

Howard Community College seeks a Tellabs-certified or Tellabs-experienced integrator to replace its existing Motorola Passive Optical Network (PON) equipment with Tellabs equipment identified in the College-provided bill of materials. The work includes assessment and design validation, installation of Tellabs optical line terminals and optical network terminals, replacement of 1x32 splitters with 2x32 splitters to support redundant OLT architecture, fiber termination and patching, equipment removal, configuration, testing, documentation, project management, training, and phased migration of voice, data, multicast, and related network services. The contractor must configure and validate IEEE 802.1X network access control and integrate the Tellabs environment with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Microsoft Intune, RADIUS, dynamic VLAN assignment, and approved exception methods for non-802.1X devices. The proposal must address service continuity, outage minimization, recovery and rollback procedures, security hardening, support and software maintenance, and as-built documentation. A mandatory in-person pre-proposal conference and site walk is required, and the proposal must include separate technical and price submissions, an exception report, references, required forms, and three password-protected PDF files submitted through Bid Locker.

Classification Codes
NAICS541512Computer Systems Design Services
PSCD316Telecommunications Network Management Services
Smart Codes
fiber optic network installationnetwork migration servicesnetwork access control integration
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 7, 2026-Open Date
Oct 16, 2026-RSVP Deadline for Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Walk
Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Walk (required)
In-person conference and site walk on campus; attendance is mandatory.
Oct 30, 2026-Questions Due Date
Nov 20, 2026 04:00 PM-Close Date
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability Insurance — $500,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Employer's Liability Insurance — $100,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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