Basic Information

Reference Number

0000148399

Issuing Organization

Agricorp

Owner Organization

Agricorp

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2019-20-0031

Title

Intel & Co-location Services

Source ID

PP.CO.ON.584841.C83482

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie

Purchase Type

Duration: 2 years

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued by Agricorp in order to identify and select the most suitable proponent to provide Intel and Co-location Services.

Following an evaluation process, Agricorp intends to sign a contract with the successful proponent for two (2) years with the option to extend for three (3), one (1) year options. The contract value is not to exceed $270,000 CAD excluding HST.

Agricorp is seeking a vendor with suitable facility and operation capacity to provide a secured and reliable environment for our co-location equipment. Agricorp expects to operate and support its own equipment with a majority of the work being done remotely.

Agricorp intends to procure a dedicated, data centre provided, internet connection for establishing VPN communication between Agricorp’s Head Office and the vendor site. The co-location facility must have Point of Presence (PoP) for major Ontario telecommunication (TELCO) companies. Agricorp will work with the TELCO(s) of our choice.

The services must be fully operational by August 20, 2019.

Dates

Publication

2019/04/23 10:41:46 AM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2019/04/30 01:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2019/05/07 01:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Amy Fraser

519-826-4031

agricorp.purchasing@agricorp.com

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

The proponent must submit an electronic version of their proposal signed by an authorized representative. Proposals are to be prominently marked in the subject heading with the RFP title, number (see RFP cover), and the proponent’s full legal name.

Proposals are to be e-mailed to agricorp.purchasing@agricorp.com

Note: Submissions received after the date and time specified in Section 5.0 Timelines, will be considered non-compliant and rejected.

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