Cisco Switch, Wireless and Router ReplacementBid Number: B27003Due Date: October 29, 2026Status: Questions due before noon on 10/22/26

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B27003 JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT #525 (Business & Auxiliary Services) 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois 60431-8938 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals are invited for CISCO SWITCH, WIRELESS AND ROUTER REPLACEMENT pursuant to specifications. PROPOSALS: Proposals will be received electronically and publicly read aloud by the Joliet Junior College via Microsoft Teams at the date and time hereinafter designated. You are invited to be present if you so desire. PLACE: CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PUBLIC BID OPENING AT THE DUE DATE & TIME DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted through the ESM Solutions electronic sourcing site. Please note that all vendors will have to complete an on-line registration process prior to submitting your proposal. A stepby-step supplier registration guide is posted to the college’s website for your reference. General supplier guides are also available on the ESM website. If you have any questions during the registration process, contact ESM Solutions Customer Support (877) 969-7246 Option 3. Proposals received after the date and time specified shall be considered LATE, and shall not be opened. While the ESM platform is a reliable tool for electronic submissions, vendors should be aware that, as with any online system, occasional technical issues may occur. To mitigate any risk of delayed submissions, vendors are strongly encouraged to complete their bid submissions well in advance of the deadline. Please note that all proposals are electronically sealed and remain confidential until the official bid opening, at which time they become accessible to JJC. Registration Link: https://supplier.esmsolutions.com/registration#/registration/contactInformation/ General Supplier Guide (ESM Documents): https://support.esmsolutions.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000917048-Supplier-Guides Supplier Registration Guide (JJC Document): https://www.jjc.edu/sites/default/files/Purchasing/FY2019/Supplier%20Registration%20Screenshots%2 1 B27003 0Final.pdf PRE-BID MEETING: NOT REQUIRED DELIVERY: All prices must be quoted F.O.B., Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431 unless otherwise noted. TAX EXEMPTION: Joliet Junior College is exempt from Federal, State, and Municipal taxes. SIGNATURE ON BIDS: Joliet Junior College requires the signature on bid documents to be that of an authorized representative of said company.