2.1 Network Equipment 2.1.1 Appendix A itemizes the network equipment, licenses and extended warranties that the District seeks to purchase. The equipment shall be drop shipped to the District. No labor or installation is requested or included in the scope of this procurement 2.1.2 Proposals must include a description of the warranty for each equipment component that is bundled with the price of the equipment. E-Rate rules allow for a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty to be included as long as the costs are bundled with the cost of the equipment and not broken out separately. Prices are also sought for extended warranties that are not included in the cost of equipment, for one year, three year or five year terms. 2.1.3 The preferred equipment manufacturer is listed in Appendix A for network equipment, licenses and extended warranties that the District seeks to purchase. The District will consider proposals for equipment manufactured by other companies that is equivalent to the quality and functionality of the Appendix A list and is interoperable and compatible with the District’s existing network equipment which also is listed in Appendix A. Should a Vendor wish to include equipment manufactured by a different company, they should add three new columns to Appendix A to the right of the original equipment name, showing alternative equipment name, manufacturer and part number. Vendors that propose other manufacturer’s products (other than the preferred manufacturer listed in Appendix A) are required to submit equipment specifications and document that the proposed equipment is compatible and interoperable with the District’s existing network equipment, and has equivalent features and functions as the equipment, licenses and warranties for which proposals are requested in response to this RFP. 2.1.4 There is one worksheet in Appendix A. The worksheet requests five year licenses and support for the equipment. Bidders are required to complete this worksheet and submit in Excel format. 2.1.5 Bidders must complete Appendix A in the prescribed format. Prices shall include all taxes, surcharges, and fees including shipping costs if any. Bidders should add rows to the price proposal to include any such additional charges.
