Project: Tender20172 - End-User Computing Devices And Services . The Purpose Of This Non-Binding Request For Bids (“Rfb”) Is To Establish A Multi-Vendor Arrangement For End-User Computing (“Euc”) Products And Related Services That Will Enable Modernization And Streamline The Technology Infrastructure Of Non-Ops Clients Across The Province Of Ontario. The Arrangement Will Offer A Comprehensive Range Of End-User Computing Products And Related Services To Non-Ops Clients. These Offerings Include, But Are Not Limited To, Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Computer Accessories, Computer Displays, And Associated Professional Services. Clients Will Be Able To Procure These Products And Services On An “As And When Required” Basis Through A Subsequent Second-Stage Selection Process. This Rfb Is A Multi-Lot Rfb With Two (2) Categories: Category 1 – Enterprise Euc Products And Related Services. Category 2 – Apple Inc. (“Apple”) Products And Related Services. Proponents May Submit Bids For One (1) Or Both Categories. Each Category Will Be Evaluated, Scored, And Awarded Independently. Bids Must Be From Either The Original Equipment Manufacturer (“Oem”) Or An Authorized Reseller, As Described In Section 1.3 Scope Of Work Supply Ontario Is Seeking Bids For The Provision Of End-User Computing (Euc) Products And Related Services To Support The Modernization And Enhancement Of The Technology Infrastructure For Non-Ops Clients Across Ontario. This Includes The Procurement Of Enterprise-Grade Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Servers, Storage Solutions, And Accessories, Along With Associated Services Such As Installation, Configuration, And Maintenance. Proponents Are Invited To Submit Bids For The Following Two (2) Categories: Category 1: Enterprise End-User Computing (Euc) Products And Related Services This Category Includes A Range Of Business-Grade Computing Products, Including Mobile And Desktop Computing Devices, Servers, Storage Solutions, And Relevant Software. Products Must Meet High Standards Of Quality, Consistency, And Lifecycle Support. Services Include Product Installation, Configuration, And Optional Maintenance. Category 2: Apple Inc. (“Apple”) Products And Related Services This Category Includes A Comprehensive Range Of Apple Products, Including Macbooks, Ipads, Apple Watches, And Other Apple Devices. Services Include Product Installation, Configuration, And Support. Professional Services (Applicable To Both Categories): Planning Support For Product Requirements And Standardization Asset Tagging And Inventory Management Configuration And Installation Services At The Customer’S Location Lifecycle Management, Including End-Of-Life Notifications And Recommended Replacements Proponents May Submit Bids For One Or Both Categories. Each Category Will Be Evaluated And Awarded Independently. The Term Of The Vendor Of Record (Vor) Arrangement Will Be For Three (3) Years With One (1) Additional Option To Extend For One (1) Year Optionalinformation Session Date And Time: October 11Th, 2024 At 11:00 (Toronto Time)
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