current operating environment is described or where general information is being given about the project. or used interchangeably to “WILL COMPLY” “AGREED” are indicate that the Vendor will adhere to the requirement. These terms are used to respond to statements that specify that a Vendor or must comply with a specific item or Vendor’s proposed solution must perform a certain task. If the Vendor cannot respond with “ACKNOWLEDGED,” “WILL COMPLY,” or the Vendor must respond with “AGREED,” then “EXCEPTION.” (See instructions in Item 8 regarding Vendor exceptions.) Where an outline point asks a question or requests information, the Vendor must respond with the specific answer or information requested in addition to “WILL or COMPLY” “AGREED”. In addition to the above, Vendor must provide explicit details as to the manner and degree to which the proposal meets or exceeds each specification. GENERAL OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND ITS is seeking the AVAYA equipment listed in Attachment A, Product List and Cost This equipment will be installed at East Mississippi State Hospital in Proposal Form. Meridian, Mississippi. The Telecommunications Services Division of ITS (ITS-TS) will manage the equipment. PROCUREMENT PROJECT SCHEDULE Task Date Release of LOC Friday, May 29, 2009 Deadline for Wednesday, June, 3, 2009 Vendors’ Written Questions Addendum with and Answers Thursday, June 4, 2009 Vendors’ Questions Proposals Due Monday, June 8, 2009 Proposal Evaluation June 8-9, 2009 Notification of Award Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Delivery of Equipment Friday, June 26, 2009 STATEMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING Proposed equipment must be new from the manufacturer and qualify for warranty and maintenance services.
current operating environment is described or where general information is being given about the project. “WILL COMPLY” or “AGREED” are used interchangeably to indicate that the Vendor will adhere to the requirement. These terms are used to respond to statements that specify that a Vendor or Vendor’s proposed solution must comply with a specific item or must perform a certain task. If the Vendor cannot respond with “ACKNOWLEDGED,” “WILL COMPLY,” or “AGREED,” then the Vendor must respond with “EXCEPTION.” (See instructions in Item 8 regarding Vendor exceptions.) Where an outline point asks a question or requests information, the Vendor must respond with the specific answer or information requested in addition to “WILL COMPLY” or “AGREED”. In addition to the above, Vendor must provide explicit details as to the manner and degree to which the proposal meets or exceeds each specification. GENERAL OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND ITS is seeking the AVAYA equipment listed in Attachment A, Product List and Cost Proposal Form. This equipment will be installed at East Mississippi State Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. The Telecommunications Services Division of ITS (ITS-TS) will manage the equipment. PROCUREMENT PROJECT SCHEDULE Task Date Release of LOC Friday, May 29, 2009 Deadline for Vendors’ Written Questions Wednesday, June, 3, 2009 Addendum with Vendors’ Questions and Answers Thursday, June 4, 2009 Proposals Due Monday, June 8, 2009 Proposal Evaluation June 8-9, 2009 Notification of Award Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Delivery of Equipment Friday, June 26, 2009 STATEMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING Proposed equipment must be new from the manufacturer and qualify for warranty and maintenance services.