proposed solution must comply with a specific item or must perform a certain task. If the Vendor cannot respond with or “ACKNOWLEDGED,” “WILL COMPLY,” the Vendor must respond with in “AGREED,” then “EXCEPTION.” (See instructions Item 10 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 Jackson State University is seeking Oracle licenses and support from a qualified Vendor for a period of three (3) years beginning June 1, 2018, or start date of the term through May 31, 2021. PROCUREMENT PROJECT SCHEDULE Task Date Release of LOC Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Deadline for Written Questions Monday, April 16, 2018Monday, April 16, Vendors’ 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time Addendum with and Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Vendors’ Questions Answers Proposals Due Wednesday, May 2, 2018Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time Proposal Evaluation Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Tuesday, May – 8, 2018 Notification of Award Friday, May 11, 2018 Contract Negotiations Friday, May 11, 2018 Friday, May 25, – 2018 STATEMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING The Vendor must provide pricing for all software, maintenance, and support for the proposed solution. Proposed equipment must be new from the manufacturer and qualify for warranty and maintenance services. Vendor must be aware that ITS reserves the right to make additional purchases at the proposed prices for a three (3) year period ending May 31, 2021. Vendor must be aware that ITS reserves the right to award this project to one or more Vendors if advantageous to the State.
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 10 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 Jackson State University is seeking Oracle licenses and support from a qualified Vendor for a period of three (3) years beginning June 1, 2018, or start date of the term through May 31, 2021. PROCUREMENT PROJECT SCHEDULE Task Date Release of LOC Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Deadline for Vendors’ Written Questions Monday, April 16, 2018Monday, April 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time Addendum with Vendors’ Questions and Answers Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Proposals Due Wednesday, May 2, 2018Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time Proposal Evaluation Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Notification of Award Friday, May 11, 2018 Contract Negotiations Friday, May 11, 2018 – Friday, May 25, 2018 STATEMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING The Vendor must provide pricing for all software, maintenance, and support for the proposed solution. Proposed equipment must be new from the manufacturer and qualify for warranty and maintenance services. Vendor must be aware that ITS reserves the right to make additional purchases at the proposed prices for a three (3) year period ending May 31, 2021. Vendor must be aware that ITS reserves the right to award this project to one or more Vendors if advantageous to the State.
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