SECTION V SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS: Vendors are requested to propose pricing for the devices listed in Sections 5.1.1 through 5.1.4 suitable for integration with Rhea County Schools’ existing infrastructure. Cost proposals for all requests shall be submitted under Tab IV of the response. It is recommended that separate cost proposals be constructed for each of the four sections. To determine the most effective cost proposal, Rhea County Schools will evaluate the proposal by overlaying proposed pricing to a variety of previous projects or purchases as well as compiling a traditional individual component pricing analysis. While the specifications in this portion of the document are based on current models of branded components, this does not indicate that other manufacturers’ products will not be reviewed. However, all proposed alternates must be functionally equivalent and meet or exceed the listed device specifications. Proposers are reminded that it is the responsibility of the proposer to provide all information necessary to fully contrast their proposal versus the specified items. As a reminder, it is recommended that proposers compartmentalize there responses in such a way that Rhea County can award different sections to different proposers. 5.1.1 ITEMIZED NETWORK ELECTRONICS: The following section reflects Hewlett-Packard products that reflect the currently installed base, proposed base, and/or may be used to support devices within current and future Rhea County Schools’ network infrastructure. 5.1.1.1 LAN SWITCHES (Modular / Chassis) The following section reflects Hewlett-Packard products that may be used by Rhea County Schools as Modular LAN Switches. Modular switches must include in this category must include 1-Year warranty with advance replacement and 10 calendar day delivery includes electronic and phone support. LAN SWITCHES (Modular / Core) HP 5400 zl Switch Series 5406-44G-PoE+-2XG v2 zl Switch with Premium Software J9533A 5412-92G-PoE+-2XG v2 zl Switch with Premium Software J9532A 5406-44G-PoE+-4G-SFP v2 zl Switch with Premium Software J9539A J9540A 5412-92G-PoE+-4G v2 zl Switch with Premium Software Modules 10 Gigabit Modules HP 8-port 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Module J9538A HP 4-port 10GbE SFP+ zl Module J9309A Gigabit Modules J9535A J9637A J9549A J9548A Transceivers J9150A J8436A J9151A HP 20-port Gig-T PoE+ / 4-port SFP v2 zl Module HP 12-port Gig-T PoE+ / 12-port SFP v2 zl Module HP 20-port Gig-T / 4-port SFP v2 zl Module HP 20-port Gig-T / 2-port 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Module HP X132 10G SFP+ LC SR Transceiver HP X131 10G X2 SC SR Transceiver HP X132 10G SFP+ LC LR Transceiver Cables HP 0.5m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable AJ833A HP 1m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable AJ834A HP 2m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable AJ835A HP 5m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable AJ836A BK837A HP 0.5m PremierFlex OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable BK838A HP 1m PremierFlex OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable BK839A HP 2m PremierFlex OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable HP 5m PremierFlex OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable BK840A Wireless Components J9370A MSM765 zl Mobility Controller EPS/RPS J8714A HP zl Power Supply Shelf Power Supply Components J9306A HP 1500W PoE+ zl Power Supply J8713A HP 1500W zl Power Supply J8712A HP 875W zl Power Supply EPS/RPS J8714A HP zl Power Supply Shelf Licenses J9371A HP MSM760/765 Additional 40 Access Point License J8994A HP 5400 zl Premium License Appliances J9496A HP PCM+ Agent with ONE Services zl Module 5.1.1.2 LAN SWITCHES (Stackable / Edge) The following section reflects Hewlett-Packard products that may be used by Rhea County Schools as Stackable (Edge) LAN Switches. LAN SWITCHES (Stackable / User Edge) Fixed-port Layer 2 and Layer 3 plus static IP and RIP Routing Ethernet Switches Must Include Lifetime warranty with advance replacement and next-business-day delivery, electronic and telephone support, and software releases. HP 2910 al Switch Series J9145A HP 2910-24G al Switch (J9145A) J9146A HP 2910-24G-PoE+ al Switch (J9146A) J9147A HP 2910-48G al Switch (J9147A) J9148A HP 2910-48G-PoE+ al Switch (J9148A) Mounting Kit J9583A HP X410 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mounting Kit Fixed-port Layer 2/3/4 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with IPv6 Routing and Bandwidth shaping - Must Include Lifetime warranty with advance replacement and next-businessday delivery, electronic and telephone support, and software releases. HP E4800G Switch Series JD007A HP E4800-24G Switch JD008A HP E4800-24G-PoE Switch JD009A HP E4800-24G-SFP Switch JD010A HP E4800-48G Switch JD011A HP E4800-48G-PoE Switch Fixed-port Layer 2/3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with IPv6 Routing and High-bandwidth CX4 and SFP+ local stacking - Must Include Lifetime warranty with advance replacement and next-business-day delivery, electronic and telephone support, and software releases. HP A5500G EI Switch Series JD375A HP A5500-48G EI Switch JD376A HP A5500-48G-PoE EI Switch JD377A HP A5500-24G EI Switch JD378A HP A5500-24G-PoE EI Switch JD379A HP A5500-24G-SFP EI Switch Fixed-port full Layer 2 and Layer 3 Gigabit and 10Gb Ethernet Switch with dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities - Must Include Lifetime warranty with advance replacement and next-business-day delivery, electronic and telephone support, and software releases. HP A5800 Switch Series JC099A HP A5800-24G-PoE Switch JC100A HP A5800-24G Switch JC101A HP A5800-48G Switch with 2 Slots JC103A HP A5800-24G-SFP Switch JC104A HP A5800-48G-PoE Switch JC105A HP A5800-48G Switch Modules, Transceivers, Cables, and Other Accessories Related Switch Modules J9008A HP 2-port 10GbE SFP+ al Module J9149A HP 2-port 10GbE CX4 al Module J9165A HP 10GbE al Switch Interconnect Kit JC091A HP 4-port 10-GbE SFP+ A5800 Module JC092B HP 2-Port 10-GbE SFP+ A5800 Module JC094A HP 16-port Gig-T A5800 Module JC095A HP 16-port SFP A5800 Module JD367A HP 2-Port GbE SFP A5500/E4800 Module JD368B HP 2-Port 10-GbE SFP+ A5500/E4800/E4500 Module JE051A HP 2-Port 10-Gig LCM E45/E48 Module JE049A HP 2-Port 10-Gig XFP E45/E48 Module JE053A HP 1-Port 10-Gig XFP E45/E48 Module Related Switch Transceivers Gigabit SFP Transceivers JD092B HP X130 SFP+ LC SR Transceiver JD493A HP X124 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver JD494A HP X124 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver JD118B HP X125 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver JD119B HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver JD120B HP X110 100M SFP LC LX Transceiver JD121A HP X135 LC ER XFP Transceiver 10-Gigabit XFP Transceivers J9150A HP X132 10G SFP+ LC SR Transceiver J9151A HP X132 10G SFP+ LC LR Transceiver J9152A HP X132 10G SFP+ LC LRM Transceiver JD108B HP X130 SC LR XFP Transceiver JD117B HP X130 10G XFP LC SR Transceiver JD506A HP X130 CX4 XFP Transceiver Switch Power Supplies JD362A HP 5800/5500 150W AC Power Supply JC087A HP 5800 300W AC Power Supply JC089A HP 5800 750W AC PoE Power Supply JG137A HP RPS1600 1600W AC Power Supply Wireless LAN Components JD441A HP A5800 Access Controller Module for 64–256 Access Points JD443A HP A5800 Access Controller Module for 32–64 Access Points Connection Cables 487649-B21 HP BLc SFP+ 0.5m 10GbE Copper Cable 487652-B21 HP BLc SFP+ 1m 10GbE Copper Cable 487655-B21 HP BLc SFP+ 3m 10GbE Copper Cable AJ833A HP 0.5 m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable AJ834A HP 1 m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable AJ835A HP 2 m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable AJ836A HP 5 m Multimode OM3 LC/LC Optical Cable BK837A HP 0.5 m PremierFlex OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable BK838A HP 1 m PremierFlex OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable BK839A HP 2 m PremierFlex OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable JE054A HP 50cm CX4 Cable JE055A HP 100cm CX4 Cable JE056A HP 300cm CX4 Cable Patch Cables N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 3 ft.. Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 4 ft. Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 5 ft. Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 7 ft. Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 10 ft. Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 12 ft. Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 15 ft. Category 6A Solid Cordage Modular Patch Cord - Slate / 25 ft. 5.1.1.3 WORKGROUP SWITCHES The following section reflects Hewlett-Packard products that may be used by Rhea County Schools as Workgroup LAN Switches. These switches may be used in classrooms, labs and other areas where the capacity of the local information outlets may require supplementation. WORKGROUP SWITCHES (Fixed-port Smart Web-Managed Ethernet Switches) HP V1900-8G Switch JD865A HP V1900-8G Switch HP V1905 Switch Series JD864A HP V1905-10G-PoE Switch JD877A HP V1905-8-PoE Switch JD990A HP V1905-24 Switch JD992A HP V1905-24-PoE Switch JD994A HP V1905-48 Switch HP V1910 Switch Series JE005A HP V1910-16G Switch JE006A HP V1910-24G Switch JE007A HP V1910-24G-PoE (365 W) Switch JE008A HP V1910-24G-PoE (170 W) Switch JE009A HP V1910-48G Switch Transceivers Gigabit SFP Transceivers JD061A HP X124 1G SFP LC LH40 1310nm Transceiver JD062A HP X120 1G SFP LC LH40 1550nm Transceiver JD063B HP X125 1G SFP LC LH70 Transceiver JD089B HP X125 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver JD118B HP X125 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver JD119B HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver JD493A HP X124 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver 5.1.2. ITEMIZED UPS AND POWER MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS The following section reflects American Power Conversion (APC) products that may be used to support devices within Rhea County Schools network infrastructure or server deployments. All products in this section should carry a minimum 2-year repair or replace warranty. Vendor should document any variation from this standard. UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLIES Computer and Peripheral Class Systems BE350G APC Back-UPS ES, 6 outlet 350VA, 120V, w/o auto shutdown software BE450G APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 450VA 120V BE550G APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 550VA 120V BE650G APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 650VA 120V BE750G APC Power Saving Back-UPS ES, 10 outlet, 750VA, 120V Network and Server Class Systems 120V Output / 120V Input SMT750RM2U APC Smart-ups 750VA LCD RM 2U 120V SMT1000RM2U APC Smart-UPS 1000VA LCD RM 2U 120V SMT1500RM2U APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 120V SMT2200RM2U APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 2U LCD 120V SMT3000RM2U APC Smart-UPS 3000VA RM 2U LCD 120V 208V Output / 208V Input SMT1500RMI2U APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 230V SMT2200RMI2U APC Smart-UPS 2200VA RM 2U LCD 230V SMT3000RMI2U APC Smart-UPS 3000VA RM 2U LCD 230V 5.1.3. ITEMIZED WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AND CONTROLLERS The following section reflects Hewlett-Packard products that may be used by Rhea County Schools to support the deployment of Wireless LAN Services. WIRELESS NETWORKING WLAN Access Points Must Include Lifetime warranty with advance replacement and nextE-Series business-day delivery, and telephone support. HP MSM-802.11n Dual Radio Access Point Series J9650A HP MSM430 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Point (AM) J9590A HP MSM460 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Point (AM) J9621A HP MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Point (AM) – No Antenna J9374B J9360B J9369B J9356B HP MSM-802.11a/b/g Access Point Series HP MSM310 Access Point (US) HP MSM320 Access Point (US) HP MSM325 Access Point (US) HP MSM335 Access Point (US) J9422A HP MSM317 Access Device Series HP MSM317 Access Device (US) J9406A J9405B J9407B Power Supplies HP MSM335/MSM422 Power Supply HP MSM31x/MSM32x Power Supply HP 1-port Power Injector J9403A Mounting Kit HP E-MSM310/MSM320 AP Mounting Bracket WLAN Controllers/Switches MSM Controller Series HP MSM Mobility Controller Series J9325A HP MSM710 Mobility Controller J9696A HP MSM720 TAA Premium Mobility Controller J9420A HP MSM760 Mobility Controller J9328A J9695A J9421A HP MSM Controller Series HP MSM710 Access Controller HP MSM720 TAA Access Controller HP MSM760 Access Controller J9697A J9371A Licenses/Certificates HP MSM720/760/765 Additional 10 Access Point LTU HP MSM760/765 Additional 40 Access Point License J9404A Mounting Kit HP MSM710 Controller Rack Mounting Kit WLAN Bridges JD899A HP 802.11 Outdoor Bridge and Access Point HP 802.11 Outdoor Bridge and Access Point JD912A JD913A JD914A Cables HP X270 Ultra Low Loss N-to-N 1.8m (6ft) Antenna Cable HP X270 Ultra Low Loss N-to-N 61m (20ft) Antenna Cable HP Ultra Low Loss N 6.1m (50ft) Antenna Cable Wireless Antenna JD907A JD909A JD911A HP 6/8dBi Dual Band Omni Antenna HP 18/20dBi Dual Band Patch Antenna HP 8/10dBi Dual Band Patch Antenna 5.1.4. ITEMIZED UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: The following section reflects Hewlett-Packard products that may be used by Rhea County Schools to support Unified Communications. UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS VCX Unified Communications Platforms – Minimum warranty 1 year hardware, 90 day software, 90 day telephone VCX Connect 200 Unified Communications Series JC518A HP VCX Connect 200 Primary 120 G6 Server JC519A HP VCX Connect 200 Secondary 120 G6 Server VoIP Gateways HP VCX V71xx Gateway Series FXS Gateways JE371A HP VCX V7111 2-channel Analog FXS Gateway JE366A HP VCX V7111 4-channel Analog FXS Gateway JE367A HP VCX V7111 8-channel Analog FXS Gateway JE368A HP VCX V7111 24-channel Analog FXS Gateway FXO Gateways JE369A HP VCX V7111 4-channel Analog FXO Gateway JE370A HP VCX V7111 8-channel Analog FXO Gateway Hybrid Gateways JE372A HP VCX V7111 2-channel Analog FXS/2-channel Analog FXO Gateway JE373A HP VCX V7111 4-channel Analog FXS/4-channel Analog FXO Gateway Digital VoIP Gateways JE374A HP VCX V7122 1-Span E1/T1 Digital VoIP Gateway JE376A HP VCX V7122 2-span E1/T1 Digital VoIP Gateway JE378A HP VCX V7122 4-span E1/T1 Digital VoIP Gateway IP Handsets HP 310x IP Phone Series JE221A HP 3101SP Basic Speaker Phone JE223A HP 3102 Business Phone JE228A HP 3105 Attendant Console HP 350x IP Phone Series JC505A HP 3500B IP Phone JC504A HP 3500 IP Phone JC506A HP 3501 IP Phone JC507A HP 3502 IP Phone JC508A HP 3503 IP Phone Accessories JC509A JC510A JC511A HP 350x Series IP Phone AC Power Adapter HP 350x Series IP Phone Wall Mount HP 350x Series IP Phone Stand Microsoft Lync Optimized Handsets J9765A HP 4110 IP Common Area Phone J9766A HP 4120 IP Desktop Phone IP Telephony Accessories HP 350x IP Phone Series Accessories JC509A HP 350x Series IP Phone AC Power Adapter JC510A HP 350x Series IP Phone Wall Mount JC511A HP 350x Series IP Phone Stand Voice Applications VCX Licenses JE427BAE HP VCX Business IP Phone License E-LTU JE426BAE HP VCX Basic IP Phone License E-LTU JE444BAE HP VCX Third Party IP Phone License E-LTU JE332BAE HP VCX Business IP Phone License 50 Bundle E-LTU JE329BAE HP VCX Basic IP Phone License 50 Bundle E-LTU JE425BAE HP VCX Entry/Analog Phone License E-LTU JE434BAE HP VCX Convergence Center Client Standalone License E-LTU JE435BAE HP VCX Desktop Communicator Standalone Soft Phone License E-LTU JE436BAE HP VCX Desktop Communicator Outlook Standalone Soft Phone License JE334BAE HP VCX Desktop Communicator Soft Phone License 50 Bundle E-LTU JE336BAE HP VCX Desktop Communicator Outlook Soft Phone License 50 Bundle JE301BAE HP VCX IP Messaging Seat License E-LTU (JE301BAE) JC515BAE HP VCX IP Messaging Seat License 50 Bundle E-LTU (JC515BAE) 5.2 CATALOG DISCOUNT FOR NETWORK COMPONENTS: Vendors shall specify a minimum discount structure that will be offered for any/all products listed in their current catalog at the time of purchase and not listed above. This discount structure will also apply to product line additions from the same manufacturer proposed. The proposer’s discount levels shall apply to single unit quantities. Vendors may indicate any additional discounts that will apply to quantity purchases. The proposer’s discount structure will apply for the term of the contract as defined in Section 3.5 above. Discount pricing of warranty extensions must be included in the response for this section. This discount structure shall be proposed as a “percentage off” of substantiated catalog or website pricing. Vendors must be prepared to submit documentation to assert either the retail price the request Rhea County Schools and/or Rhea County Schools. Vendors may propose discount pricing in numerous methods. Vendors shall clearly indicate which method they are using to propose catalog discount pricing for products not listed elsewhere in this request for proposals. The discount structure must include the entire network product line whether or not the product line was included in the itemized listing. Vendors may elect to provide either a single uniform minimum discount level or a varied minimum discount structure based any/all on the following product classification(s) or sub-classification(s): NETWORK SWITCHES Modular Ethernet Switches A-series A12500 Switch Series A9500 Switch Series A7500 Switch Series E-Series E8200 zi Switch Series E5400 zi Switch Series E4200 vi Switch Series Fixed-port Level-3 Managed Ethernet Switches A-Series A3600 EI Switch Series A3600 SI Switch Series A3610 Switch Series A5120G EI Switch Series A5120G SI Switch Series A5500G EI SI Switch Series A5500G SI Switch Series A5800G Switch Series A5810 10G Switch Series A5820 Switch Series E-Series E2615 Switch Series E2910 al Switch Series E2915 Switch Series E3500 yl Switch Series E4500 Switch Series E4500G Switch Series E4510G Switch Series E4800G Switch Series E5500 Switch Series E5500G Switch Series E6200 yl Switch Series E6400 cl Switch Series E6600 Switch Series Fixed-Port Level-2/Level-2+ Managed Ethernet Switches A-series A3100 EI Switch Series A3100 SI Switch Series E-Series E2510 Switch Series E2520 Switch Series E2600 Switch Series E2610 Switch Series E2810 Switch Series E4210 Switch Series E4210G Switch Series Fixed-Port Smart Web Managed Ethernet Switches V-series V1910 Switch Series V1905 Switch Series V1900 Switch Series V1810 Switch Series V1700 Switch Series IntelliJack Gigabit Switch Series Fixed-Port Unmanaged Ethernet Switches V-series V1410 Switch Series V1405 Switch Series V2100 Switch Series V408 Switch Series UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLIES UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) Systems PC & Workstation Class Systems Network and Server Class Systems Data Center and Facility Class Systems UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) System Warranty Extensions Surge Protection and Power Conditioning Computer Surge Protection Systems Notebook Surge Protection Data Line Protection Audio / Video Power Protection Management Solutions Network-critical Physical Infrastructure Management Physical Security and Environmental Management UPS Management Server Access Management Cooling Systems Air Distribution / Fans Network and Server Room Air Conditioning Data Center and Facility Air Conditioning Cooling Systems Rack Power Distribution Power Distribution Units Power Transformers Power Cords WIRELESS NETWORKING WLAN Access Points A-Series A-802.11a/b/g Access Point Series A-802.11n Access Point Series E-Series E-802.11n Dual Radio Access Point Series E-M110 Access Point Series E-MSM317 Access Device Series E-802.11a/b/g Access Point Series E-802.11n Access Point Series E-Mobility Integrated Services Access Point Series V-Series V-M200 802.11n Access Point Series WLAN Controllers/Switches A-Series A3000G Wireless Switch Series A-WX5000 Access Controller Series A9500 Switch Series A7500 Switch Series E-Series E-Series MultiService Mobility (MSM) Controllers WLAN Routers V-Series V110 Wireless-N Router Series WLAN Bridges E-M111 Client Bridge Series Wireless Integrated Outdoor Bridge Series WLAN Security Mobility Security IDS/IPS Series UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS VCX Unified Communications Platforms VCX Connect Unified Communications MIM on MSR Series VCX Connect 100 Unified Communications Series VCX Connect 200 Unified Communications Series VCX V7000 Unified Communications Series VCX Enterprise Branch Communications MIM on MSR Series VCX V6000/V6100 Enterprise Branch Communications Series IP Phones 350x IP Phone Series 310x IP Phone Series Voice Applications VCX Desktop Communicator Software Series VCX V7000 IP Conferencing Series VCX IP Telecommuting Module eXchange Call Center Software for VCX Solutions Series EPICCenter Contact Center Software for VCX Solutions Series VoIP Gateways VCX V71xx Gateway Series A-MSR20 Router Series A-MSR30 Router Series NETWORK MANAGEMENT Network Management Applications WLAN Management/Security Software Network Management/Security Software Unified Wired and Wireless Management Software Network Management/Security Software HP TIPPINGPOINT SECURITY Intrusion Prevention Systems / Threat Management Systems S-series HP TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System HP TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) N Series Secure Virtual Framework HP TippingPoint S1200N IPS Module for A7500 Switches E-series Threat Management Services zl Module Digital Vaccine® Labs S-series Digital Vaccine Toolkit® Application Digital Vaccine® Web Application Digital Vaccine® Service Digital Vaccine® Security Filter Service Reputation Digital Vaccine® Service ThreatLinQ Security Management System S-series Security Management System Appliance Series E-series Identity Driven Manager Network Immunity Manager PCM+ Core controller S-series HP TippingPoint Core Controller Appliance Networking Security Appliances S-series HP TippingPoint S1500 SSL Appliance Firewalls E-series Threat Management Services zl Module Network Immunity Manager APPLICATION DELIVERY AND SOLUTIONS Services zl Module series Platforms Services zl Module Advance Services zl Module Solutions Session Border Controller zl Module with Avaya Aura™ Session Border Controller Application Extended Services zl Module with Riverbed® Steelhead RiOS® Application AllianceONE: Networking Specialization AllianceONE Advanced services zl Module Integrated applications Citrix NetScalar NetScout nGenius Integrated Agent Services zl Module Integrated applications SERVICES Maintenance Services 3Com® Guardian Service 3Com® Express Service Software Upgrades Service Network Installation Service 3Com® Remote Consulting Service Assessment Services Network Health Check Service 3Com® Network Voice Readiness Assessment Wireless LAN Site Survey Security Posture Assessment Implementation Services Network Installation Service Voice Implementation Service Network Management Implementation Service 5.3 INSTALLATION SERVICES: According to E-rate program rules, installation, activation, and initial configuration of eligible components are eligible if they are part of a contract or bid for those eligible components. Such eligible services may also include basic design and engineering costs and basic project management costs. If these services are provided as an integral portion coincident with installation. Installation proposals shall include but are not limited to: 1) Installations services required prior to deployment a. Assistance with basic design & engineering considerations as necessary b. Preparation of installation materials c. Unboxing of E-rate eligible equipment d. Installation and configuration of any required transceivers/modules e. Device/component configuration f. Delivery of E-rate eligible equipment to deployment site 2) Installation services to be accomplished at the assigned deployment site a. Disconnection of existing E-rate eligible equipment at deployment site b. Removal of E-rate eligible existing equipment from cabinetry (as necessary) c. Cleaning and preparation of cabinetry prior to installation d. On-site installation of device into network cabinetry e. Provision of patch cables per Rhea County Schools specification f. Connection of patch cables per Rhea County Schools specification g. Mount, patch, configure, and document all Wireless Access Points h. Configuration & documentation of VLANs, Switch Routing, Wireless Controller Mapping, VoIP server, and other eligible services provided by a HP Certified Master ASE Engineer or qualified equivalent technician(s). i. Provision of appropriate authentication and encryption methodologies 3) Services required post-deployment a. Accounting of removed equipment – including site, location, serial number, etc. as required by Rhea County Schools b. Transfer of removed equipment to central distribution site c. Cleaning removed equipment d. Preparation of removed equipment for redeployment or surplus 4) Other activities directly associated with installation a. Documentation of all pertinent installation activities including an as-deployed network map in both electronic and print format (if requested). b. Basic project management costs c. Other functions necessary to deploy, configure, complete, initialize, and document network installations Installation of UPS’s will be the responsibility of the proposer that is awarded the contract for Network Switches. Installation may be proposed per: 1) Site 2) Site Classification – the following is included as an example, proposer may define a different method of site classification a. Elementary Campus b. Middle School Campus c. High School Campus d. Administrative Site 3) Site Size – the following is included as an example, proposer may define a different method of site size distribution a. <600 Student Capacity b. 600-800 Student Capacity c. 800-1200 Student Capacity d. 1200-1800 Student Capacity e. >1800 Student Capacity 4) Network Closet 5) Component 6) Hybrid – A combination of one or more of the above - the following is included as an example, proposer may define a different hybrid method for pricing a. Elementary School - < 600 Student Capacity b. Elementary School – 600-800 Student Capacity c. Elementary School – 800-1200 Student Capacity 7) Other as Defined by the Proposer Pricing may be included for Advanced Services that are not eligible for E-rate support. 5.4 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: On-site training is eligible as a part of installation services but only if it is basic instruction on the use of eligible equipment, directly associated with equipment installation, and a part of the contract agreement for the equipment. The E-rate program requires that training occur coincidently or within a reasonable time after installation is completed. E-rate eligible on-site training is required in conjunction with the installation of all devices and components procured through this request. Basic Training proposals shall include but are not limited to: 1) Overview of Necessary Features 2) Installation Training 3) Necessary Configuration Training 4) Necessary Troubleshooting Training and Resources 5) Other training necessary to effectively utilize E-rate eligible equipment a. Documentation of Training activities b. Basic training management costs c. Other functions necessary to complete and document installations As a part of the response for this section, Rhea County Schools also seeks proposals for on-site training beyond the Basic Training that is E-rate eligible. For the purposes of this response and to discriminate from the Basic Training described above, proposers are requested to refer to these activities as Advanced Training opportunities. Advanced training opportunities should be made available two or three times annually. Advanced Training proposals shall include but are not limited to: 1) Overview and Training in Use of Advanced Equipment Features 2) Advanced Configuration Training 3) Vendor or Manufacturer’s Certification Opportunities Training Logistics – With regard to Basic Training, the proposer shall assume the application of the following logistical considerations: 1) The proposer should assume that Basic training functions will occur locally (within Rhea County Schools) 2) The proposer should assume that Rhea County Schools employees will attend training during the normal work day and at no cost to the service provider. 3) The proposer should not assume that Rhea County Schools will provide a location for training. 4) The proposer should assume that travel costs for local training will not be the responsibility of the service provider. 5) The proposer should assume that the service provider may at their discretion provide de minimis refreshments for attendees per E-rate guidelines (i.e. coffee and donuts or drinks and cookies). 6) The proposer should assume that the service provider will not be required to provide meals. The service provider may arrange meals to facilitate training so long as these meals either fall within the E-rate gift guidelines or that the attendees are able to purchase these meals at fair market value. 7) The proposer should not assume that Rhea County Schools will provide any equipment or materials necessary for training. In Addition to the above, with regard to Advanced Training, 8) The proposer may assume that Advanced Training may be scheduled for up to three (3) concurrent days. 9) The proposer may assume that Advanced Training may occur in locations outside of Rhea County Schools. 10) The proposer may assume that the service provider will not be responsible for travel expenses for training that occurs outside of Rhea County Schools. 11) The proposer will include any tuition or certification costs in the cost of the Advanced Training. 5.5 BASIC MAINTENANCE: The E-rate program defines Basic Maintenance as those activities that ensure the necessary and continued operation of eligible internal connection components at eligible locations. In this section, the proposer shall enumerate any activities that are available to facilitate the repair and upkeep of eligible E-rate hardware, provide basic technical support on an annual basis, or facilitate configuration changes for equipment or devices listed above. Please note that basic maintenance is eligible for discount only if it is a component of a maintenance agreement or contract for eligible components. It is the intent that this proposal will result in a contractual agreement for the provision of Basic Maintenance. Specifications: Basic Maintenance will include begin with an on-site assessment of the equipment for the purpose of making repairs, performing necessary upkeep, and to facilitate necessary configuration changes. Basic Maintenance proposals must include but are not limited to: 1. Basic Maintenance Services required prior to deployment a. Assistance with any basic design and/or engineering considerations as necessary b. Preparation of maintenance materials provided by Rhea County Schools c. Installation of any required transceivers/modules d. Device/component configuration e. Delivery of E-rate eligible equipment to deployment site 2. Basic Maintenance Services to be accomplished at the assigned maintenance site a. Disconnection of existing E-rate eligible equipment at maintenance site b. Removal of E-rate eligible existing equipment from cabinetry (if necessary) c. Cleaning and testing of all eligible network components d. Replacement of failed or defective components e. On-site installation of eligible replacement components into network cabinetry f. Replacement of damaged patch cables g. Reconnection of patch cables per Rhea County Schools specification 3. Basic Maintenance Services required post-deployment a. Accounting of removed equipment – including site, location, serial number, etc. b. Transfer of removed/defective equipment to a central distribution site c. Cleaning of removed equipment d. Preparation of removed equipment for redeployment or surplus 4. Other activities directly associated with installation a. Documentation of Basic Maintenance activities b. Basic project management costs c. Other functions necessary to complete and document Basic Maintenance Basic Maintenance may be proposed per: 1. Site 2. Site Classification – the following is included as an example, proposer may define a different method of site classification a. Elementary Campus b. Middle School Campus c. High School Campus d. Administrative Site 3. Site Size – the following is included as an example, proposer may define a different method of site size distribution a. <600 Student Capacity b. 600-800 Student Capacity c. 800-1200 Student Capacity d. 1200-1800 Student Capacity e. >1800 Student Capacity 4. Network Closet 5. Component 6. Hybrid – A combination of one or more of the above - the following is included as an example, proposer may define a different hybrid method for pricing a. Elementary School - < 600 Student Capacity b. Elementary School – 600-800 Student Capacity c. Elementary School – 800-1200 Student Capacity 7. Other as Defined by the Proposer