addendum-1-bid-2600-22.pdf

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES

BUREAU OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY

STATE HOUSE ANNEX

25 CAPITOL STREET

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03301-6398

DATE OF CHANGE: 5/31/2022

ADDENDUM # 1 TO BID INVITATION #2600-22

DATE OF BID CLOSING: 06/01/2022 06/06/2022 TIME OF BID CLOSING: 11:00 AM (EST)

FOR: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER

CLARIFICATIONS:

Question 1: What are the addresses of the service location(s)?

State Response: The service location is located in the service requirements provision on page 11 of the bid invitation. Service location is 27 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301

Question 2: What are the Static IP requirements for the circuits?

State Response: The SONH has a block of IP Addresses and an ASN from ARIN that the ISP is responsible to advertise. The ISP should provide a /30 IP Subnet for use on the IP connection to the ISP equipment.

Question 3: The offer section asks for a quote for a 400Mbps circuit, since a 4Gbps circuit already exists, can we assume the State is looking for pricing to renew 4Gbps and options for higher bandwidth?

State Response: This is if the State of New Hampshire adds alternate circuits that require a lower bandwidth requirement.

Question 4: Under what circumstances would the State terminate the contract/disconnect the proof of concept circuit, and not move forward with a contract?

State Response: The State may terminate the contract/disconnect the proof of concept circuit, and not move forward with a contract if the vendor/contractor doesn’t meet the criteria of the POC circuit as descripted in the Proof of Concept (POC) provision on pages 14 and 15 of the Bid Invitation.

The POC circuit shall be installed for utilization to the maximum throughput defined by the State.

Vendor must propose a detailed POC testing procedure to verify all applicable requirements included in the RFB paragraphs. The State shall review the test procedure and request modifications as necessary to insure complete in service testing. Test procedure shall include the following items:

• Connectivity for all State applications and routing protocols;

• Verification of all service performance criteria noted within the RFB, including uptime, failover, performance monitoring, etc.;

• Evidence that performance is not degraded, packets are not lost, excess latency does not occur and jitter does not create instability during Traffic simulation at 100% of the circuit Committed Information Rate (CIR);

• Successful display of Vendor Help Desk performance and escalation path in a simulated outage.

CURRENTLY READS:

TIMELINE:

The timeline below is provided as a general guideline and is subject to change. Unless stated otherwise, consider the dates below a “no later than” date.

05/19/2022 Bid Solicitation distributed on or by 05/26/2022 Last day for questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes to bid 06/01/2022 11:00 AM (EST) Bid Closing

09/01/2022 Implementation of Contract

CHANGE TO READ:

TIMELINE:

The timeline below is provided as a general guideline and is subject to change. Unless stated otherwise, consider the dates below a “no later than” date.

05/19/2022 Bid Solicitation distributed on or by 05/26/2022 Last day for questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes to bid 06/06/2022 11:00 AM (EST) Bid Closing

08/01/2022 Start Of 30 Day Proof of Concept 08/30/2022 All Circuits Installed, Accepted By the State and Fully Functional 09/01/2022 Implementation of Contract

CURRENTLY READS:

PROOF OF CONCEPT (POC)

Prior to acceptance of services, the Vendor must agree to a 30 calendar day service trial defined as a Proof of Concept (POC), allowing the State to verify Vendor services. The State shall incur no charges for POC activities, inclusive of installation, monthly charges, hardware and software.

A total of 30 calendar days shall be allotted for the combined installation and trial period, beginning on 7/31/2017 and ending on 8/31/2017. Vendor failure to complete a POC per the specifications within this document shall negate the award and any impending contract with the Vendor.

CHANGE TO READ:

PROOF OF CONCEPT (POC)

Prior to acceptance of services, the Vendor must agree to a 30 calendar day service trial defined as a Proof of Concept (POC), allowing the State to verify Vendor services. The State shall incur no charges for POC activities, inclusive of installation, monthly charges, hardware and software.

A total of 30 calendar days shall be allotted for the combined installation and trial period, beginning on 7/31/2022 and ending on 8/31/2022. Vendor failure to complete a POC per the specifications within this document shall negate the award and any impending contract with the Vendor.

CURRENTLY READS:

Initial Installations: The Vendor shall replace ISP services currently provided to the State by the incumbent vendor. Installations shall be complete prior to 7/31/2017.

The Vendor shall not charge a onetime fee for the installation of any circuits.

CHANGE TO READ:

Initial Installations: The Vendor shall replace ISP services currently provided to the State by the incumbent vendor. Installations shall be complete prior to 7/31/2022.

The Vendor shall not charge a onetime fee for the installation of any circuits.

CURRENTLY READS:

BID AWARD COST TABLE

TABLE 1

ITEM QUANTITY FIXED COST PER MONTH QUANTITY X FIXED

COST PER MONTH

4000 Mbps ISP Services 12 $ ____________ Per Circuit $ _______________

CHANGE TO READ:

BID AWARD COST TABLE

TABLE 1

ITEM QUANTITY FIXED COST PER MONTH

TOTAL ANNUAL COST

(QUANTITY X FIXED COST

PER MONTH X 12

MONTHS)

4000 Mbps ISP Services 1 $ ____________ Per Circuit $ _______________

PURCHASING AGENT: WAYNE GOULET

E:Mail: NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov

NOTE: ALL CHANGES TO BID SOLICITATION NOTED IN ADDENDUMS WILL SUPERSEDE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID. ALL OTHER SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED AND VALID.

BIDDER ____________________________ ADDRESS ____________________________

BY ________________________________ ____________________________

(this document must be signed)

________________________________ TEL. NO.____________________________

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