Internal Connections
Project A - Wireless
Carl Junction schools is seeking bids for wireless controller hardware to increase access to network services provided by the district. The district currently utilizes Aruba Networks wireless hardware, all proposals must maintain compatibility and support with existing Aruba wireless including Aruba controller 7210, Aruba access point models AP-105, AP-205, AP-135, AP-225, AP-275, AP-324, AP-305, and AP-325. The proposal must meet the requirements for running ArubaOS 8.x. Any and all proposals needs to include materials, mounting hardware, licensing, activation, initial configuration, testing/certification, and any other related fees. Please indicate any deviations or recommendations in your bids. There is another document associated with this IFCB available for download that lists the items requested for purchase.
Project A - Wireless Compatibility Requirement
All wireless equipment must be fully compatible with existing Aruba wireless equipment, including 7210 controller and access points (AP-105, AP-205, AP-135, AP-225, AP-275, AP-324, AP-305, and AP-325). Additionally, all wireless access points must include required licensing for activation on controller (capacity license, PEF license, ArubaCare AP support, and ArubaCare PEF support – or functional equivalent if you are proposing a different solution that is compatible with the existing Aruba equipment.) Switch hardware must be fully compatible with Aruba/HPE ProCurve 5406R zl2 switch.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR INTERNAL CONNECTIONS: It will be the bidder’s responsibility to provide documentation about the compatibility requirements listed in this IFCB. Vendors that submit bids without documentation demonstrating the required compatibility listed in this IFCB will have their bids disqualified, unless that vendor has bid the preferred make/model number listed.
Project B - Caching Server
Carl Junction schools is seeking bids for a dedicated caching appliance to increase access to internet services provided by the district. The district currently has 1Gbps internet service. This system will replace an EOL Appliansys CacheBOX 230. The caching system must meet these minimum specifications:
· Support for http traffic, including support for video and audio caching
· Selective support for https (encrypted) traffic, including support for video and audio caching
· Caching for major operating system and software vendors including Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, and Google (ChromeOS). This includes caching for:
o Microsoft Windows updates
o Microsoft Office updates
o Apple iOS updates
o Google ChromeOS updates
o Google Chrome browser updates
o Adobe software updates
· Support for current 1Gbps internet connection.
Rack mountable hardware.
3-5 years maintenance agreement for software updates, caching rule changes, and support.
Any and all proposals needs to include materials, mounting hardware, licensing, activation, initial configuration, testing/certification, and any other related fees. Please indicate any deviations or recommendations in your bids. There is another document associated with this IFCB available for download that lists the items requested for purchase.
Project C – Firewall Service and Components
There is another document associated with this IFCB available for download that lists the items requested for purchase.
Project D – UPS/Battery Backups
There is another document associated with this IFCB available for download that lists the items requested for purchase.
Voluntary Site Visit
Vendors wishing to bid on any internal connections projects can attend a voluntary site visit one day October 23rd, or October 29th beginning at 9am. Vendors will meet at Carl Junction Instructional Services Center located at 201 Broadway, Carl Junction, MO 64834. Vendors will need to go to Room 34, and will enter through the exterior door labeled C7.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR INTERNAL CONNECTIONS: Vendors must complete and include the C2 Cover Page with their bid. Bids received without the cover page will be disqualified.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR INTERNAL CONNECTIONS: Applicant will not accept bids for refurbished equipment. Any bids containing refurbished equipment will be disqualified.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR INTERNAL CONNECTIONS: Bids that include equipment that was manufactured for use outside of the United States will be disqualified.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR INTERNAL CONNECTIONS: Service providers are required to bid an entire Project A, Project B, Project C, Project D. Bids for individual components of a single project will be disqualified.
Project E - BMIC on existing Palo Alto firewall
The Palo Alto Networks PA-3050 support bid should include 1 year premium support renewal, as well as a 1 year threat prevention subscription and 1 year URL filtering subscription. The threat prevention and URL filtering subscriptions are not eligible for C2 reimbursement. Device serial number will be provided upon request. Manufacturer part numbers from previous renewal are PAN-SVC-PREM-3050-R, PAN-PA-3050-TP-R, and PAN-PA-3050-URL2-R. There is another document associated with this IFCB available for download that lists the existing equipment to be maintained.
Project F - BMIC on existing Aruba wireless controller
Aruba controller support bids will require 1 year Foundation Care support. Device serial numbers will be provided upon request. . There is another document associated with this IFCB available for download that lists the existing equipment to be maintained.
Basic Maintenance Project G – see above Internal Connections request for Project A
Basic Maintenance Project H – see above Internal Connections request for Project B
Basic Maintenance Project I – see above Internal Connections request for Project C
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR BMIC: Vendors must complete and include the C2 Cover Page with their bid. Bids received without the cover page will be disqualified.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR BMIC - Maintenance bids listing only an hourly rate and not a monthly or annual total will be disqualified. Vendors quoting an hourly rate are required to also a) confirm that you have the ability/expertise to maintain all of the equipment listed and b) propose a number of hours at a particular rate monthly to properly maintain the entire list of equipment. Bids that contain only hourly rates, without confirmation that the company can service the list of equipment, or without a monthly total will be disqualified.