Basic Information

Reference Number

0000287982

Issuing Organization

College Boréal

Owner Organization

Anne Hogue

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

CB25-04

Title

Co-managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network and Managed Internet Services

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.243741.C21716

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa

Location 2

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Location 3

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula

Location 4

Canada, Ontario, London

Location 5

Canada, Ontario, Windsor-Sarnia

Location 6

Canada, Ontario, Northwest

Delivery Point

21 Lasalle Blvd
Sudbury, Ontario
Canada P3A 6B1

Purchase Type

Duration: 5 years

Description

Collège Boréal is seeking to partner with a qualified provider to enhance its network infrastructure through Co-managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Managed Internet Services.

The Successful Proponent must be able to meet the short- and long-term operational requirements of Collège Boréal locations across Ontario. The selected solution may include any Underlay Connectivity Service (UCS) that effectively integrate or can replace Boreal’s existing traditional wide area network. The solution must ensure service uptime reliability, site flexibility, improved security and enhanced network visibility across Boreal’s locations.

The Successful Proponent will play a crucial role in ensuring reliable and secure connectivity for the college's students, staff and services.

NOTE: ALL dOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE COLLEGE'S BONFIRE PORTAL https://collegeboreal.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/85257

Dates

Publication

2025/02/21 10:42:58 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/03/10 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/03/24 02:00:00 PM EDT

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

To be eligible for consideration, the Proponent’s Submission must be uploaded by the closing date and time stated in this document (the “Closing Time”). All responses must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal at: https://collegeboreal.bonfirehub.ca Submissions by other methods will not be accepted. Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Proponents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.

THIS IS FOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE COLLEGE WILL ONLY ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS VIA ITS BONFIRE PORTAL.

NOTE: ALL dOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE COLLEGE'S BONFIRE PORTAL https://collegeboreal.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/85257

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