Request for Proposals (RFP) – Network Hardware Reseller
About Farm Credit Canada (FCC):
FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $41 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, we provide an appropriate return to our shareholder, and reinvest our profits back into the industry and communities we serve. For more information, visit fcc.ca.
RFP Scope:
FCC is seeking for proposals from qualified Proponents to deliver network hardware, software and support licensing in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFP. FCC will maintain ownership of all network hardware. FCC requires for Proponents to quote, supply, and support asset management reporting and processes for our network hardware, software, and support licensing on an on-going basis, and as deemed required. FCC’s objective is to establish a pre-qualified supplier list comprised of more than one Proponent, to provide the following:
Network hardware that can include, but is not limited to, routers, switches, access points, firewalls, virtual cloud-based networking, etc. (the aforementioned network hardware shall include any software and or support licensing, as required);
Competitive pricing on all FCC orders;
Incentive programs FCC can leverage;
Support renewal assistance; and
Assistance with Asset Management and Product Lifecyle.
Mandatory Requirement*: Proponent must be a Certified Cisco Reseller
*Failure to meet this requirement means the Proponent’s proposal will not be evaluated further.
RFP Schedule:
RFP issue date: June 23, 2021
Vendor questions accepted until: July 5, 2021 at 2:00PM*
RFP closing date and time: August 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM*
*Central Standard Time (CST)- Saskatchewan, Canada Time zone
RFP Process Considerations:
Vendors should note that:
this opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, not a call for tenders. FCC is not obligated to proceed with the work described in the RFP scope, and may cancel the RFP at any time.
FCC’s procurement process allows for negotiation between FCC and one or more vendors, prior to awarding a contract.
Requesting the RFP Document:
Capable vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact:
Adam Gottselig
Procurement and Vendor Manager
Farm Credit Canada
p••••••••@•••.ca
Note: Vendors do not receive the RFP document by registering for the list of interested suppliers (“LIS”) on buyandsell.ca. Vendors must request the RFP document through FCC’s designated RFP contact.
