RFP_2017-_04_Outsouring_ResNet_Wired_and_Wireless_Addendum_V.pdf
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- Essex County, Massachusetts
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This document is an addendum to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Salem State University in Massachusetts for the outsourcing of the university's residential network, including both wired and wireless components. The addendum provides answers to questions raised by potential bidders, clarifying that subcontractors may be used for low-voltage installations as long as the university's standards are followed. It also provides details on the current network infrastructure, including the model numbers and quantities of Aruba access points installed in two residence halls, and the existing bandwidth and port counts. The university expects the successful proposer to be responsible for all equipment costs over the 10-year contract term, including a wireless equipment refresh after 5 years.
Regarding pricing and funding, the addendum notes that there are no specific security or content filtering requirements beyond what is legally mandated. The university is open to proposals that include the cost of equipment replacement and upgrades over the life of the contract.
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Salem State University
RFP 2017-04 Outsourcing ResNet- Wired and Wireless Addendum 5: Questions and Answers from 12.20.16
Today’s Date: December 20, 2016
1. Our low voltage and network installations are subcontracted through a partner company who completes nearly all of our installations. Section 7 of the RFP states “The Bidder shall use trained personnel who are directly employed by the Bidder.” Does this subcontractor relationship for installation disqualify a vendor from responding? No. For the low-voltage installations our standards must be followed, see section 5.3.
2. What are the model numbers of the Aruba APs that were recently installed in
Peabody and Bowditch Halls? AP-315
3. How many APs are currently installed at Peabody and Bowditch, respectively?
Peabody-92, Bowditch-80
4. Who is the current bandwidth provider for the residence halls? LightTower is currently providing a single 1Gb ISP connection for all of campus.
a. How much bandwidth is currently feeding the residential halls? Actual consumption at peak periods is just under 1Gb.
5. What is the total port count for wired and wireless connections on the residential network? This data will be provided during the campus tour and distributed electronically afterwards.
6. Are there any security/content filter needs or requirements? Only those required by Federal and State laws.
7. Is it the expectation of the university that the successful proposer will be responsible for any and all equipment costs over the life of the 10-year contract? Yes I.e. faulty equipment, residence hall expansion, Wireless standard (802.11) equipment upgrades, etc.
a. The average lifespan of wireless equipment is 4-5 years, is the university open to the proposal including a wireless equipment refresh at 5 years? Yes, that is expected.
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