NBRFP-TSC-2019-006 - Non Binding RFP- Cisco Preferred Vendor Agreement

The U of W currently is standardized on Cisco product for WiFi wireless technologies and network switches.   Frequent purchases of network switches and wireless APs are made annually.
 
The intent of this RFP is to seek offers for entering into a contract with a preferred vendor of these products for the next three years, with a two-year option for renewal.
 
Vendors should propose educational pricing from Cisco with the discount structure indicated for the suite of Cisco products that the U of W of Winnipeg will order each year. Vendor should also indicate to the U of W of Winnipeg what notice they will be able to provide for any manufacturer’s price increases.
 
Vendors should detail the delivery time that can be expected for product from receipt of an order from the U of W of Winnipeg.  Expectation for a normal delivery is not more than six weeks from placement of an order.
Support will be direct from Cisco via Cisco Smartnets as obtained by the U of W.   Warranty of product should be detailed.
 
Licensing on software and hardware will also be expected to be purchased from the successful preferred vendor and pricing discounts should be also detailed.
 
Normal payment terms are net 30 days but vendor should indicate if they are prepared to offer any discounts for early payment.
 
The anticipated budget for these products is $220,000 per year. 
 
Vendors should detail any value-add that they are prepared to offer as a part of this preferred vendor agreement, but this will not be a deciding factor in the awarding of a contract.