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Reference Number

0000254494

Issuing Organization

County of Rockland

Owner Organization

DGS-IT

Solicitation Type

RFB - Request for Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFB-RC-2021-026

Title

Appliance, Security-HW, as Specified, Fortinet or Approved Equal

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1029.C3864001

Details

Location

United States, New York, Rockland County

Delivery Point

Pomona, NY

Purchase Type

Duration: 6 months
Option: w/ 6 month option

Piggyback Contract

Yes

Description

SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE
1. The County of Rockland is replacing portions of its existing network security appliances and software. Lines 1 through 2 of this solicitation is to replace current network system equipment located at the Rockland County buildings that has reached its end of life and will no longer be supported. Modifications of or additions to basic standard model(s) indicated or less size or capability to meet these requirements will not be acceptable. Equipment furnished shall meet or exceed specifications. This bid is for the purchase of equipment only as the items shall be installed by County personnel.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Bidder must be an Authorized Dealer/Reseller for the brand they are bidding and provide documentation with bid and provide authorization letter with bid response.
2. Equipment shall be New Unused and in its original packaging.
3. All items must be as specified or approved equal.
4. Bids containing restrictions will not be acceptable unless the Rockland County Purchasing Department deems the restrictions conform to the County of Rockland requirements.
QUANTITIES
1. Lines 1 through 2 quantities provided are for evaluation purposes. The County reserves the right to order quantities above or below those specified at the prices bid.
BRAND NAME
1. The use of a brand name is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and are not intended to limit or restrict competition.
APPROVED EQUALS
1. If the bidder is bidding an approved equal, he must first provide references showing locations the County of Rockland can visit of the exact make and model intended to be supplied. If bidding an alternate or approved equal, two copies of brochures, specifications, and any other pertinent information must be sent with bid.
2. In the event that an alternate is bid, the County of Rockland reserves the right to request a demonstration of the specific model bid. Failure to furnish the demonstration will render the bid, for that item, as non-responsive.
3. Any units not conforming to these specifications may be rejected, and it will be the responsibility of the manufacturer to conform to the requirements unless exceptions have been specifically cited by the bidder and acceptance made on the basis of the exceptions. Each bidder is required to respond to every requirement in this specification with the appropriate explanation of equipment when specified and supply all requested information with bids.
4. The County of Rockland will make the final determination on whether the equipment is considered an approved equal.

Dates

Publication

03/04/2021 08:00 AM EST

Bid Intent

Optional

Bid Intent Deadline

03/23/2021 12:00 AM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

03/25/2021 03:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Kathy McSharar

845-364-3821

purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- FOB Destination

- Insurance Required

Award Requirements

- All or None Award

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proposals may be submitted electronically through the County’s BONFIRE BID Submission Portal. Please refer to the instructions titled: Electronic Bid Submission Instructions for Suppliers