REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL VoIP TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION February 2, 2015 Prepared by: Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us 248.536.3100 x144 http://tln.lib.mi.us RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Confidentiality Statement 1.2 System Review 2.0 Terms and Instructions 2.1 Exhibits 2.2 Inquiries 2.3 Submission 2.4 Evaluation Criteria 2.5 Schedule of Events 2.6 Award 2.7 Additional Charges-Change Form 2.8 Materials 2.9 Installation 2.10 Damages 2.11 Equipment List 2.12 Changes to the Specifications 3.0 Supplier Information 3.1 Supplier Overview 3.2 Corporate Structure 3.3 Operations Structure 3.4 Relationship to Manufacturer 3.5 Corporate Contact 3.6 Supplier Questionnaire 3.7 Supplier References 4.0 Scope Of Work 4.1 Work Included 5.0 System Configuration 5.1 Configuration Requirements 5.2 Network Requirements 5.3 Network Providers 5.4 End Point Requirements 6.0 Technical Specifications RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 2
6.1 General System Requirements 6.2 System Architecture 6.3 Capacity 6.4 Hardware Specifications 6.5 LAN/WAN Infrastructure 6.6 Mandatory Software Requirements 6.7 Enhanced 911 Services Support 6.8 Operating System 6.9 IP Phones 7.0 Applications and Peripheral Systems 7.1 Email Integration 7.2 Mobility and Cell Phone Twinning 8.0 Installation and Post Installation Services 8.1 Database Design 8.2 Cutover 8.3 Training 8.4 Project Management 8.5 System Manuals 8.6 Supplier Help Desk 8.7 Removal of Existing PB Equipment 8.8 Acceptance 8.9 Warranty Coverage 8.10 Service Maintenance 8.11 Service Handoff 9.0 Financials 9.1 Equipment List Schedule A 9.2 Labor Schedule B 9.3 Pricing Summary Schedule C 9.4 Installation Plan 9.5 Payment Terms and Progress Payments 9.6 Billing Information 9.7 Post Warranty Maintenance Pricing Schedule D 9.8 Purchase Agreement Exhibit 7 RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 3
1.0 Introduction The Library Network (TLN) seeks proposals from qualified vendors who will provide VoIP services for the TLN library cooperative and its member libraries for the three year contract period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018. TLN is the sole point of contact with regard to all procurement and contractual matters relating to the services described in the RFP. TLN is a public library cooperative serving 73 public libraries (92 library buildings) in Livingston, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Our mission is to provide and facilitate quality services developed through collaboration of our member libraries. We are funded by the State of Michigan and by our member libraries. The member libraries are reliant upon TLN to provide quality services at a volume discount. TLN operates a wide area telecommunications network for 70 library buildings. As of July 1, 2015, the WAN libraries will be on the AT&T switched Ethernet (ASE) fiber network using data circuits ranging from 10mb to 250mb fiber optic connections. The current wide area network utilizes a fiber backbone supporting IP based applications for shared library resources. The telecommunications equipment that connects to the accompanying WAN interfaces in the libraries includes TLN owned Cisco 2921 and 4331 routers. TLN staff manage the routers and support the libraries. The libraries on the WAN share 2 GB of internet bandwidth. Each location has a direct connection to the internet (it does not come back through the head end for internet access). The current email provider is Merit Network for 15 of the 26 entities. The remaining 11 libraries either host their own email or contract with another email provider. For the TLN email solution, Zimbra is the mail engine. There are 310 email accounts in use along with 27 unique email domains. Email is available through webmail, Outlook connector or Thunderbird. TLN staff administer all email accounts including the accounts with separate domains. There is a RFP currently posted seeking an email provider for the current accounts as well as offering this service to all public libraries in Michigan. 1.1 Confidentiality Statement The information contained in this RFP is considered confidential by TLN and must be treated as such by all bidders. Under no circumstances should this RFP be communicated to a third party without the explicit written permission from TLN. 1.2 System Overview TLN is soliciting proposals from vendors who can provide a cloud-based VoIP hosting solution for TLN and its member libraries that meet the specifications detailed in this RFP. TLN staff would be the central administrator of the VoIP solution. The solution would provide an option for library staff to administer their own library telephone needs such as adding/removing users, etc. The solution would be cloudbased and not hosted at TLN. There are 25 public libraries in addition to TLN that are interested in a centralized VoIP hosted service. Details of the existing telephone systems can be found in Attachment A. The need is to replace the RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 4
existing telephone systems with a VoIP solution. Important note: although this information is being provided for 26 entities, not all entities may decide to contract for the new VoIP contract. Alternatively, there may be additional entities joining the contract. The final number of libraries on the contract will be determined as part of the process. 2.0 Terms and Instructions This section provides general instructions and information related to this RFP and the selection process. SUPPLIER s proposal shall remain valid for a period of 90 days after the date the proposal is due. 2.1 Exhibits SUPPLIER shall provide the Exhibits required in this specification, per the specific Exhibit instruction found in each relevant section and the Summary of Exhibits at the end of the document. Exhibits should be submitted together as part of the Summary of Exhibit section at the end and not inserted into the body of the RFP where the Exhibit is called for. 2.2 Inquiries There will be a pre-determined period for question submittal. Any questions submitted outside of this timeframe will not be addressed. Please refer to section 2.5 Schedule of Events for timeline events. All questions pertaining to this document shall be submitted via email to Angie Michelini, amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us no later than 4:00pm EST February 20. 2.3 Submission Responses/Answers should be prepared in Word documents and spreadsheets should be prepared in Excel. Please provide your response for all questions and requirements in a different font color just below the question answered in each section. Please answer all requirements with a Comply or Does Not Comply response. If a requirement partially complies, please indicate such and provide an explanation. TLN requires all submissions in both hard copy and electronic format. Please provide 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy. Hard Copy of RFP Bid Response should be mailed or delivered to: The Library Network, Attention: Angie Michelini, 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 no later than 4pmEST on March 2, 2015 Electronic Copy of RFP Bid Response should be emailed to: Angie Michelini, amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us no later than 10amEST on March 3, 2015. 2.4 Evaluation Criteria TLN reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses to this RFP at its complete discretion without explanation to SUPPLIER. TLN reserves the right to withdraw or modify this RFP before the closing date. All participating SUPPLIERS will be notified in the instance of withdrawal or modification. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 5
TLN will evaluate proposals with the following criteria: Conformity to specifications Product Performance and Migration Track record Manufacturer Support Track Record with similar scale projects Technical Capability Reliability Cost References 2.5 Schedule of Events. One hard copy of the proposal should be submitted to be received no later than 4PM EST on March 2, 2015 to TLN at the address listed in Section 2.3 above. Proposals delivered after the due date will not be given consideration. Electronic copies of your proposal must be received by March 3, 2015, no later than 10:00AM EST. Distribution of RFP February 2, 2015 Question Period Begins February 3, 2015 Question Period Ends February 20, 2015 RFP Hard Copy Deadline March 2, 2015 by 4:00pm EST RFP Electronic Deadline March 3, 2015 by 10:00am EST Proposal Evaluation Begins March 3, 2015 Proposal Evaluation Ends March 19, 2015 Finalists Chosen March 20, 2015 Presentations Scheduled of finalists March 24-26, 2015 & March 31-April 2 SUPPLIER Selected April 22, 2015 SUPPLIER Notification of Award April 23, 2015 Contract Negotiation Period April 27, 2015 Contract Start Date October 1, 2015 Timeline events are subject to change and shall not be binding. 2.6 Award TLN reserves the right to make an award in whole or in part. 2.7 Additional Charges-Change Orders No extra work or charges under this contract will be recognized or paid for unless agreed to in writing by TLN before the work is done or the change is made. All additional work will be approved through a formal Change Order management process. Only Change Orders approved by the following TLN designees will be considered valid: Angie Michelini. 2.8 Materials Only new, unused and FCC registered equipment shall be supplied under the terms of this bid and only new unused material that does not require FCC Registration shall be provided. All materials must be in conformity with the specifications and will be subject to inspection and approval upon delivery, and must comply in quality, type of material and method of manufacturer with all applicable local, state or Federal laws pertaining thereto. The right is reserved to reject and return at the risk and expense of the SUPPLIER such portion of any shipment which may be defective or fail to comply with the specifications here, and without validating or invalidating the remainder of the material. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 6
2.9 Installation Installation of all material must meet industry standards in all respects with specific attention given to methods employed for wiring, termination, cable dressings, labeling, documentation, equipment room layout, general appearance, equipment operation and performance. The SUPPLIER shall completely remove from the premises all packing, crates and other litter accumulated due to the installation work. 2.10 Damages The SUPPLIER shall be responsible for the cost of repairing any damage caused by the SUPPLIER during installation. 2.11 Equipment List The SUPPLIER must provide the product description and model numbers for all equipment proposed as part of Exhibit 1 at the end of this proposal. If additional information is required from each entity in order to provide a more accurate quote, please submit the survey during the Question Period. 2.12 Changes To The Specifications TLN may, if necessary, make changes to the scope of work consisting of additions, deletions or other revisions. Should these changes be necessary, the Schedule A (Section 9) and associated financial documents will be adjusted accordingly. Changes will not invalidate the contract nor affect the guarantees of the SUPPLIER or the validity of the SUPPLIERS bonds. 3.0 Supplier Information 3.1 Supplier Overview Provide a general overview of your organization inclusive of the following: years in business, all products sold or serviced, approximate share of your local market, any vertical markets where your organization is especially proficient as well as your experience with IP telephony. 3.2 Corporate Structure Describe your corporate structure and include the names of key principals or stakeholders, their titles and contact information. 3.3 Operations Structure Describe your local Operations structure. Include here an escalation path for both Installation and Post- Installation Service teams. Describe your national service structure, if applicable. 3.4 Relationship to Manufacturer Describe your business relationship with the proposed products manufacturer (e.g. distributor, branch office, subsidiary, common parent) and how long the relationship has existed. 3.5 Corporate Contact Information Provide the physical and mailing address for the corporate office. Provide the corporate telephone and email of responder. Provide the home page website address for the corporate office, or parent company. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 7
3.6 Supplier Questionnaire State the system make and model proposed. Response State the location of the cloud-hosted product. State how the host will provide 24/7 uptime. State the system software release. How many factory certified technicians do you have for the system proposed? Are you a broker for services or is your model direct delivery? If multiple suppliers are involved, will one have primary responsibility? How many customers do you have with the proposed system within a 100 mile radius of the TLN Novi address? State the total number of certified people in your organization who could be called on if a serious outage or disaster occurred? State the hours of service available for major and minor service calls. Which carriers have a physical presence in your data center? Describe any additional or complementary services you can provide as an extension of your service. Supplier must be an authorized distributor of the proposed cloud-based solutions for a minimum of 6 months and preferably one year or more. The vendor must have full authorization and support from the manufacturer of the core solution. Supplier must employ (direct payroll or contract) a minimum of two software engineers certified on the proposed core products. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 8
3.6 Supplier Questionnaire continued Response Supplier is authorized to do business in Michigan and has, or will obtain, the necessary licenses, registration and permits. Supplier will provide Service Level Agreement that addresses latency, packet delivery, response time for repair, alarm response, definition of major and minor alarms, monitoring for carrier local loop, monitoring for any on-premises equipment, security protection of data, frequency of software upgrades, and policy for software patches. State the supplier s guaranteed response time for a major alarm, minor alarm, standard service request Describe maintenance/troubleshooting operations. If there is an alarm at the Supplier s site, how is the library notified? What is the process for software upgrades and how are customers notified? How is interruption of service avoided? Do you offer the flexibility for individual customers to stay on an older release if needed or desired? What security measures will be taken to protect library data? Describe the tools you use for deployment management. How long does it take to deploy (both the initial services and subsequent additions or changes)? How do you handle service requests? What types of online tools exist for reporting and tracking troubles, change requests? For the network services, how is support and troubleshooting handled? Will you coordinate all service work? Do you have the means and knowledge to provide end-to-end testing? RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 9
3.6 Supplier Questionnaire continued Response How are moves, adds, changes, deletions (MACD) for end users handled? Do you provide an administrative interface for customer administrators to self-manage these? If so, describe the portal or other access tool that is available to customer/location administrators and/or end users to modify their services. Are there any changes associated with user-managed MACD s? What are the costs, if any, for MACDs that are completed by remote Vendor personnel? What are the options and ability to add additional features and capabilities? What is the policy toward implementing the manufacturer s upgrades? How do you decide when and if to upgrade or enhance the solution when the possibility exists? Do you allow or support third-party enhancements to the solution? What types of performance monitoring tools are included? Do you have direct access to those tools and reports? Can you get proactive notification of service events, alarms and other exception events? How is the database backed up? At the host location or the central administrator location? How often is the data backed up? Are other management tools provided, such as online access to billing, usage reports, etc? Describe the portals available to obtain such information. 3.7 Supplier References TLN intends to check all references. Please provide the following: A minimum of three (3) SUPPLIER customer references who are currently using the system proposed submitted as Exhibit 2 at end of this proposal. 4.0 Scope of Work The required system is a state of the art pure IP Telephony System with all necessary endpoint equipment as itemized in this RFP capable of meeting the operational requirements of TLN and its member libraries for the next ten years. The proposed system will be judged on its ability to provide cost effective service without premature obsolescence over the anticipated system life. Equally important will be the SUPPLIER s ability to provide responsive support throughout the life of the system. Provide background on how the cloud-based phone system will work for the 26 entities including onsite equipment needs, IP requirements, carrier requirements, and email requirements. Please provide a RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 10
network diagram on how the cloud-based system will interconnect with the 26 entities. Submit the diagram as Exhibit 3. 4.1 Work Included The principal items of work shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Furnishing and installing an IP telephony solution and related peripheral equipment as indicated and specified herein, and connecting the system and related peripherals to the existing cabling infrastructure and network at each location. Interfacing the telephone system with the PSTN and coordinating the installation of all required facilities. The SUPPLIER must provide in the Contract, as a minimum, a one-year warranty on the proposed system(s), labor and those materials and parts supplied by the SUPPLIER. The warranty will cover the SUPPLIER supplied parts, labor, travel and miscellaneous costs. The warranty period will commence the day following the date of System Acceptance. If the system fails to completely perform in accordance with this RFP and the contract documents, SUPPLIER will take all necessary action, at no additional cost, to restore the system to perform in accordance with the RFP and the contract documents. 5.0 System Configuration 5.1 Configuration Requirements Refer to the table below when designing the proposed system. IP Telephone Equipment Configuration IP Station Ports Announcement Ports PRI Ports Analog/Fax Trunk Ports Door intercom to ring receptionist Capacity 5.2 Network Requirements Network Requirements Required? Y/N Capacity SIP Trunking Remote Fiber Module Interface PRI's DID's Analog for fax 5.3 Network Providers Please see details in Attachment A. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 11
5.4 End Point Requirements Refer to the table below for end point requirements. End Point Requirements IP Telephones small IP Telephones mid IP Telephones large IP Wireless Telephones WAP Integration IP Wireless Accessory Packs Conference star phone with speakerphone Attendant Soft Consoles Headsets Specify Options 6.0 Technical Specifications 6.1 General System Requirements State-of-the-art, pure IP technology that supports IP enabled connection and IP peer to peer switching that connects endpoints directly to each other through the network. Proposed system must be the most current system model including hardware in release at the time of installation. System must be able to network to other same-type systems using standard protocol to share coordinated dialing plans and centralized integrated systems such as Voice and Unified Messaging solutions. In the event that the proposed system is not in general release at the time of the Bid, SUPPLIER shall so inform TLN and identify all known enhancements, upgrades or new product offerings to be included in the proposed model. 6.2 System Architecture System must be an open standards-based solution, able to support a converged network, with the following attributes: A single managed infrastructure Integration to Email Converged desktop applications A solution that seamlessly integrates all components A solution that reduces operational costs and delivers new-age features 6.3 Capacity State the port capacity of a single system. Describe how the system can be expanded through networking of other same systems and state the maximum capacity for networked systems. Do networked systems of the same type perform seamlessly as one system from a coordinated dial plan and service feature perspective? RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 12
6.4 Hardware Specifications Provide the hardware specifications of the proposed system below Specifications Introduction Date Processor Type Memory Operating System Details 6.5 LAN/WAN Infrastructure Describe the minimum IP switch and router requirements the proposed solution requires. 6.6 Mandatory Software Requirements Describe any mandatory software requirements of the proposed system required to meet the total requirements of this specification including any Applications Database software, desktop software and any integration software for Email Server, MS Unified Messaging Email Integration. 6.7 Enhanced 911 Services Support Calls from inside the premise to the public Emergency service number (in the US and Canada this is 911) outside the premise must also ring on the property attendant console at each endpoint location in the same building. The SUPPLIER is required to provide the capability to transmit the station number originating the emergency calls to the Emergency Center location outside the property, if required by the local authorities. Is E911 service provided integral to the call-processing platform or via additional servers or add-on hardware? Describe any additional hardware and software costs and any additional licensing requirements for E911 users. Describe the systems ability to trace and record malicious calls, if available. 6.8 Operating System List the latest released versions of the operating system(s) supported by the proposed solution. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 13
6.9 IP Phones Features required Phone System Functionality and Features Feature Required Desired State if Standard or A single cloud-based phone system for TLN and its member libraries Phone system should be easily expandable Ability for locations to utilize the same phone system while retaining their existing direct dial numbers Hunt groups to distribute calls to multiple phones. Call distribution options should include (1) linear distribution, (2) distribution based on the longest amount of time idle, and (3) ability to ring all extensions at once. DAY and NIGHT modes or equivalent. NIGHT mode forwards all direct lines to our main line when we are closed so that all publicly listed lines lead to the afterhours recording on the main line. Ability to exempt some direct lines from forwarding to NIGHT mode. Automation of DAY and NIGHT modes (or equivalent) based on time and day of week. Ability for manual control of DAY and NIGHT modes as needed. Ability to determine whether another phone extension is busy or in use Call pick-up: Ability to pick up calls ringing on another phone extension using a feature code. Call pick-up: Ability to answer calls sent to another phone in the same calling group using a feature code Phone system time updates automatically and adjusts with Daylight Savings Time. Phone system interface allows the phone system administrator easy access and control over the phone system settings through a centralized management console. Ability to administer the system and all its locations remotely: Phone system settings are accessible off-site. Individual users are able to adjust basic settings for their own extensions. Ability to automatically route or forward calls based on a schedule we define based on day of week and time of day Ability to easily manually forward lines when the need arises outside of automation rules Enhanced 911 (e911) Four-digit dialing between internal extensions and between multiple sites Optional RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 14
Feature Required Desired State if Standard or Optional Option to dial three-digit external numbers like 211, 311, etc. Employee Directory broken down by location Intercom extension to extension and between locations Intercom one-button call Each extension has its own voice mail Analog extensions for faxes and other equipment Faxing applications offered through the phone system Faxing applications: Receive incoming faxes through email. Faxing applications: Scan or browse files to send faxes. Emergency notification: Ability to discretely contact Security staff via a radio, cell phone, pager, etc. Record-a-call functionality so that individual extensions can record calls as needed TLN has categorized its IP telephone set requirements with the following minimum requirements: Small: 9 Fixed or Virtual Function keys, 4 programmable line and/or feature keys Medium: 11 Fixed or Virtual Function keys, 8 programmable line and/or feature keys Large: 11 Fixed or Virtual Function keys, 16 programmable line and/or feature keys Fixed or Virtual Function keys must include the following: Hold, Transfer, Speaker On/Off, Redial, Conference, Recall, Microphone, Park Additional minimum requirements include 3 line by 24 characters Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and full duplex speakerphone with ring volume control and Message Waiting Indication. Provide feature and design information on the proposed IP telephone set types below. IP Telephone Specifications Feature Small Mid Large Number of Fixed or Virtual Function Keys Number of Programmable Line and/or Feature Keys Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Hold Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Transfer Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Conference Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Redial Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Recall Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Speaker On/Off Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Microphone Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Do not disturb Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Page RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 15
IP Telephone Specifications Feature Small Mid Large Fixed or Virtual Function Key: Voice Mail LCD Adjustable LCD Display Backlit Display Compatible Brightness/Contrast Control Full Duplex Speakerphone Ring Volume Control Headset Compatible Power Over Ethernet provided at switch Desi-Less No labels on phones Available Colors Message Waiting Indicator Name/Model of Phone being proposed Process for adding telephones at a later date Wall Mount Unit 7.0 Applications & Peripheral Systems 7.1 Email Integration Can the proposed system integrate with any type of email system? Libraries are not currently standardized on one email vendor. Include the integration as part of the turnkey solution. Provide alternatives for email view solutions. Voice Mail Libraries are not currently standardized on one voice mail vendor. Voicemail, Greetings, Auto-Attendant, and Other Recorded Messages Feature Req Desire State if Optional or Auto-attendant with the ability to forward callers to reception, other extensions, voicemail, and other recorded announcements. Auto-attendant with the ability for callers to dial extensions directly during the message. Auto-attendant: Office staff should be able to easily modify the message as needed at each location. Customizable auto-attendant for each location Standard RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 16
Feature Req Desire State if Optional or Standard System greetings that follow date-based rules for night and holiday messages at each location. System greetings can be used at multiple sites System override for emergency messages: This message would override all date-based greeting rules until removed. System override for emergency messages: Ideally, this message could be set up to expire so that we don t have to manually remove it if we know ahead of time when the override should end. System override for emergency messages needs to configurable remotely by calling the phone system. System override for emergency messages applies to all locations. Voicemail at all locations Voicemail messages should be accessible remotely. Voicemail messages should provide a date stamp at the beginning of messages. Message waiting indication needs to work with phones at all locations. The message waiting indicator should disappear after new messages have been listened to once. Ability to record Out of Office greeting Out of Office greeting does not overwrite the user s standard mailbox greeting. Voicemail requires a password for access. Visual voicemail Replacement option for recorded all lines busy messages that are currently stored on phone system voice cards and play when no one is immediately available to answer the call after a preset number of rings. Easy ability to rerecord all lines busy messages. All lines busy recordings that offer options for callers (leave message, forward to another line, etc.) just like the auto-attendant message. Unified Messaging: Ability to receive an alert in email when a voicemail message is waiting. Other Unified Messaging features 7.2 Mobility and Cell Phone Twinning o The overwhelming trend in voice communications is towards wireless devices, particularly smart phones. It is reasonable to expect that TLN and its member libraries will want increasing voice mobility over the next few years. o Cell phone twinning capability is a future requirement Mobility: Providing access to communication and information seamlessly for mobile personnel. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 17
Capability Cell Phone Twinning (see definition below) Cordless/DECT Phones: Used to allow mobility for users in a common area or who are not always seated at desks Desired Desired Provided? Yes/No Additional costs to provide (servers, licenses, professional services, etc.) Cell Phone Twinning is defined as the ability to ring a user s desk phone and cell phone simultaneously, with unanswered calls going to the voice mail on the corporate telephone system. This feature must also allow the user to switch between the desk phone and cell phone seamlessly, without the caller being aware of the change. End users must be able to control the number that the desk phone is twinned to, the timing of the feature, and be able to activate and deactivate it. 8.0 Installation and Post Installation Services 8.1 Database Design When creating the customer site database, SUPPLIER will submit the forms to TLN to conduct endpoint reviews, otherwise referred to as station reviews with designated department/library personnel to receive input for customization. The database record must be maintained throughout the project in Excel format and include the following, at a minimum: - Extension - IP address - First and Last Name - Building - Floor - Department - Function or Title - Name Display Data - Restriction Service Class - Service Feature Class 8.2 Cutover It is the SUPPLIER s responsibility to write the proposed cutover plan and submit it to TLN. Please describe your cutover plan here. 8.3 Training RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 18
Please describe the training offered for the new system, whether or not there is an additional cost for it, and whether it occurs on-site, online, or both. 1. Please describe System Administrator training: 2. Please describe end-user training and/or train the trainer : 3. Other training, if applicable: 4. Phones are an essential communication tool for daily operations. Please describe strategies for end-user training that occurs before the actual implementation of the new system. Training must be comprehensive and cover all functions and procedures necessary for operation of the new system at the user and System Admin level. Training materials, such as instruction manuals, quick reference charts and cards, overlays and reference manuals must be supplied in the quantities associated with relevant Schedule A endpoints and systems and must become the property of TLN. 8.4 Project Management TLN will assign a project manager to this installation. This project manager will be the main point of contact concerning all areas of the installation of this system. The TLN project manager will be empowered to resolve disputes and make decisions about any changes to the implementation plan or technical aspects of the system. The TLN project manager will be the liaison between the SUPPLIER and library personnel. We also want to ensure that the supplier will work with us to make sure training is customized for our specific implementation of their system. So we wish for them to consult us and work with us even if they provide the training. It would also be great if the supplier can provide electronic copies of their materials so that we can add TLN-specific information to them or reuse the images they ve included. The vendor is also required to name a project manager. The vendor project manager must be empowered to make changes and decisions about the installation. The project manager must have the authority to resolve disputes, resource issues, or any scheduling difficulties. Project implementation meetings will be held regularly in order to ascertain project status and resolve any areas of misunderstanding that may occur. The project manager will be required to attend such meetings, (which may sometimes be conference calls) and provide updated plans and schedules. Written status reports that include completed items, planned activities and potential problems or delays will be required from vendor in order to keep all involved parties abreast of the installation. All work must be conducted in a professional and orderly manner. Work to be performed outside of normal business hours must be approved (by TLN) at least one week in advance of the work to be performed. The selected vendor must run tests, provide configuration plans for VoIP QoS, and then retest after configurations have been implemented. 8.5 System Manuals RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 19
SUPPLIER is required to provide one full set of System Manuals, including copies of all User Guides, Installation and Maintenance Guides, Features and Specifications, Programming Manuals and Troubleshooting Help Guides as part of the turnkey solution. 8.6 Supplier Help Desk at Cutover SUPPLIER must provide an on-site Help Desk for TLN just prior to, during and after cutover. The Help Desk must be manned during the entire cutover and for the first two full business days (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) of new service until System Acceptance and Service Handoff is complete. 8.7 Removal of Existing Endpoints SUPPLIER is to replace all existing telephone sets with the new endpoints associated with Exhibit 5. Removed sets will be placed at a location designated by TLN. SUPPLIER is encouraged to propose options to TLN on any alternative they have for recycling the old system whether that be through trade-in, resell in part or whole or donation to charitable causes. 8.8 Acceptance SUPPLIER is responsible for the system, as proposed, being installed to TLN s satisfaction. Prior to System Acceptance, SUPPLIER must complete the following: Test all functions at each endpoint as programmed per the Approved database. Ensure all trunking and equipment is routed per TLN s functional requirement and all local telephone company lines are identified. Number and/or IP address for every station and trunk. Provide TLN with complete user instructions electronically for training use. Provide a training log of all users who attended training classes. Ensure all peripheral system interfaces are tested and working properly. Ensure all system Auto Attendant announcement messages are recorded per the approved scripts. 8.9 Warranty Coverage SUPPLIER must detail the warranty coverage provided on hardware, software and support. Annual maintenance must be conducted along with ensuring backups are completed. 8.10 Service Maintenance Provide the contact information for TLN s service office below. Service Contact Local no. Toll Free No. Fax No. Email Customer Service Service Escalation Contact Local no. Mobile No. Fax No. Email Service Mgr s name RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 20
Describe your procedures for resolving trouble issues, including any on-line visibility to open service tickets, MACD orders, etc. Provide service rates for work not covered by the warranty, such as Moves, Adds, Changes, or Deletes, here. Provide details on what work is covered by warranty and what work is not covered by warranty. Service Labor Schedule Regular Rate Per Hour Overtime Rate Per Hour Holiday Rate Per Hour Trip Charge Training Rate Per Hour Remote Rate Per Hour Minimum Billing Charge - On Site Minimum Billing Charge - Remote Cost 8.11 Service Handoff Prior to system acceptance, SUPPLIER must schedule a Service Handoff meeting to be conducted at TLN s facility with participation from TLN s Project Manager. The purpose of the meeting will be to transfer knowledge and responsibilities from the SUPPLIER s Project Manager. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 21
9.0 Financials 9.1 Equipment Schedule A The Equipment Schedule is referred to as Exhibit 4-Equipment Schedule A. SUPPLIER must include all itemized material components that will be included in the total IP system as part of this Exhibit 2 in the example format provided below or obviously use your own format. Below is an example of what we are looking for so we can decide if we would like certain items or not. Provide a cumulative total at the bottom for each cost column. Exhibit 2 Part Number Description Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Total 9.2 Labor Schedule B The Labor Schedule is referred to as Exhibit 4-Labor Schedule B. SUPPLIER must include a not too exceed estimate for all labor required to deliver a turnkey solution in the format provided below. Provide a sub total for the hours and cost columns at the bottom. Schedule B Labor Type Hours Unit Per Hour Total Cost Project Management System Design & Database Programming Training Other Total 9.3 Pricing Summary Provide a summary of all cost elements in the format provided below. Pricing Summary Material Total $ Labor Total $ Training Total $ Shipping Total $ Tax Total $ tax exempt Other $ Contract Grand Total $ RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 22
Pricing Table 1: List all one-time Charges. Mark N/A or Waived where appropriate. One-time Charges Qty. Item Total Core Service Offering Data Center Provisioning Carrier Circuit Installation On-site Equipment Sets Miscellaneous Hardware Software Professional Services Integration Components Third-party Installation Fees Professional Services for Third-party Vendors Other (define): Sub-Total Sales Tax (where applicable) TOTAL Tax exempt Pricing Table 2: List all recurring monthly charges. Mark N/A where appropriate. Recurring Charges: Monthly service fees Core Service Offering Annual maintenance on Purchased Equipment Per user fees - basic user Per user fees - advanced user Per call center agent fee Per call center supervisor fee Per videoconferencing Virtual Meeting Room fee Mobility or remote user fees Carrier circuits (MPLS, T1, etc.) Trunk ports or SIP sessions Toll-free numbers DID numbers Gateways and other hardware Sets (if leased) Software applications Storage Fees Third-party integration fees Other (Define): Sub-Total, fixed recurring charges Excise tax, FCC fees, etc. Sales Tax (where applicable) Tax exempt Total RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 23
TOTAL Pricing Table 3: List all usage based charges, along with rates. Usage Based Charges $$ Rate Moves, Adds, Changes, Deletes Long Distance Costs Other (specify): Additional Pricing Options Provide below any pricing options, special offers, financing, promotions, or TLN education/library/state government discounts, or for trading-in any legacy equipment not otherwise described within the RFP response. 9.4 Installation Plan Provide a sample installation plan, submitted as Exhibit 8. 9.5 Payment Terms and Progress Payments SUPPLIER agrees to the following payment terms: 15% upon Contract Execution (Deposit) 30% upon delivery of all material 40% upon Cutover 15% upon System Acceptance TLN may withhold payment or any portion thereof, if: Work is found defective and not remedied. TLN or another party is damaged by an act for which the SUPPLIER is responsible. Reasonable evidence indicates that the work cannot be completed for the unpaid balance of the contract price. SUPPLIER fails to carry out the work in accordance with the contract documents; or, SUPPLIER is not entitled to payment in the amount requested. Payments do not indicate acceptance of any work not in accordance with the contract documents. 9.6 Billing Information SUPPLIER must send invoices to TLN. Indicate if electronic payment is possible. Each progress payment due, subsequent to the initial deposit payment, shall be invoiced separately in accordance with the payment schedule as listed above not later than the 5th of the month for payment by the 10th of the following month. RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 24
9.7 Post Warranty Maintenance Pricing Table 4 SUPPLIER is to include maintenance pricing for years 2-5 as part of their proposal herein referred to as Pricing Table 4. Maintenance Coverage Year Cost 24 x 7, all parts and labor 2 $ 24 x 7, all parts and labor 3 $ 24 x 7, all parts and labor 4 $ 24 x 7, all parts and labor 5 $ 8-5, Monday through Friday, all parts and labor 2 $ 8-5, Monday through Friday, all parts and labor 3 $ 8-5, Monday through Friday, all parts and labor 4 $ 8-5, Monday through Friday, all parts and labor 5 $ Equipment Only 2 $ Equipment Only 3 $ Equipment Only 4 $ Equipment Only 5 $ Provide a copy of your standard Maintenance Agreement, submitted as Exhibit 6. 9.8 Purchase Agreement Provide a copy of the standard Purchase Agreement, submitted as Exhibit 7. Conclusion TLN wishes to thank all participants who took the time to respond to this RFP and for wishing to do business with TLN. It is TLN s intent to form a long lasting, mutually beneficial, business partnership with the selected SUPPLIER. Summary of Exhibits RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 25
EHIBIT 1 Equipment List Section 2.11 EHIBIT 2 Suppliers Customer References Section 3.7 EHIBIT 3 Proposed Network, Schematic Section 4.0 EHIBIT 4 Equipment Schedule A, Labor Section 9.1 Schedule B, Pricing Tables 1, 2, 3 EHIBIT 5 Supplier Recommendation for Section 8.7 Removal of Existing PB and Related Equipment EHIBIT 6 Standard Maintenance Section 9.7 Agreement EHIBIT 7 Standard Purchase Agreement Section 9.8 EHIBIT 8 Sample Installation Plan Section 9.4 RFP for The Library Network, 2/2015 Page 26
The Library Network VoIP RFP ATTACHMENT A Page 1 Library Name Address Main Phone Number Are you currently using VoIP? What type(s) of phone line(s) do you have? How many phone lines do you have? Does not include fax lines. Number of fax lines Auburn Hills Public Library 3400 E. Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 248-370-9466 Yes, hosted in the library building Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-246-8357 No T1 3 Belleville Area District Library 167 Fourth Street, Belleville, MI 48111 734-699-3291 No T1 3 2 Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Highway, Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 No Bloomfield Township Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-642-5800 No PRI, POTS 70 4 Brighton District Library 100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116 810-229-6571 No SIP Trunk 27 2- POTS Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 734-475-8732 No POTS 8 1 Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 248-625-2212 No PRI 6 1 Commerce Township Library 2869 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390 248-669-8108 Yes, hosted off site T1 20 1 2 - Main, 1 - Cromaine District Library 3688 N. Hartland Rd., Hartland, MI 48353 810-632-5200 No POTS 4 - Main, 2 - Branch Branch Farmington Community Library 32737 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-553-0300 No POTS 80 4 Fowlerville District Library 131 Mill Street, Fowlerville, MI 48836 517-223-9089 No POTS 2 one Franklin Public Library 32455 Franklin Road, Franklin, MI 48025 248-851-2254 No POTS 1 1 Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood Road, Garden City, MI 48135 734-793-1830 No T1 7 1 Hazel Park Memorial Library 123 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, MI 48030 248-546-4095 No SIP Trunk 2 2 Highland Twp. Public Library 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland, MI 48357 248-887-2218 No POTS 5 for public access -> 11 total lines(the 5 public + 1 fax + 1 for remote access to phone system + 1 security + 2 fire/alarm + 2 elevator/elevator machine rm. 1 Lincoln Park Public Library 1381 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 313-381-0374 No T1 4 1 Lyon Township Library 27005 S. Milford Road, South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-8800 Yes, hosted in the library building POTS 3 1 Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375 248-349-0720 Yes, hosted in the library building PRI, POTS PRI plus 8 POTS: emergency lines (2 elevators, security alarm, 2 fire panel) 1 public and 1 staff fax and credit card device 2 Plymouth Library 223 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-0750 Yes, hosted in the library building SIP Trunk, POTS 11 2 Pontiac Public Library 60 E. Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342 248-758-3942 Yes, hosted off site T1 2 Redford Township District Library 25320 West Six Mile Road, Redford, MI 48240 313-531-5960 No T1 4 1 Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-6431 Yes, hosted in the library building POTS 3 1 The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Ct., Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 No PRI 8 3 Waterford Township Library 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329 248-674-4831 No PRI 2 PRI's 10 Wayne Public Library 3737 S. Wayne Road, Wayne, MI 48184 734-721-7832 No T1, SIP Trunk 4 trunks; 5 standard business, and 2 alarm 1
ATTACHMENT A Page 2 Library Name Do you have direct dial phone numbers (phone numbers that go directly to a person's desk)? Number of Direct Dial lines Do you have internal phone extensions (not direct dial)? Number of Internal Extensions Location of Telephone System Would your munincipality (in partnership with your library) be interested in a TLN hosted VoIP telephone solution? Do you have network ports (wall jacks that are ethernet ready (Cat 5e or Cat 6 wiring)) available for phone use at every location where you would like to use a phone? What is the total number of desktop and wall mounted telephones in the library? Auburn Hills Public Library Bacon Memorial District Library No Yes 9 An independent system, located in your building No No 12 Belleville Area District Library No Yes 7 An independent system, located in your building No No 7 Berkley Public Library Bloomfield Township Library Yes 40 Yes 65 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 70 Brighton District Library Yes 27 No An independent system, located in your building No Yes 27 Chelsea District Library No Yes 32 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 22 Clarkston Independence District Library No Yes 22 An independent system, located in your building No No 20 Commerce Township Library Yes 20 Yes 20 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 20 Cromaine District Library No Yes 15 An independent system, located in your building No No 16 Farmington Community Library Yes 60 Yes 20 (two buildings) Fowlerville District Library Yes 4 Yes Four Franklin Public Library No No An independent system, located in your building No No 2 Garden City Public Library Yes 6 No Part of a municipal system, located at the municipality Yes No 6 Hazel Park Memorial Library No Yes 8 An independent system, located in your building No No 8 Highland Twp. Public Library No Yes 20-30 An independent system, located in your building Yes Yes 28 Lincoln Park Public Library Yes 1 Yes 3 Part of a municipal system, located at the municipality Yes Yes 4 Lyon Township Library No Yes 7 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 8 Novi Public Library Yes 50 Yes 50 Part of a municipal system, located at the municipality No Yes 52 plus 2 conference phones Plymouth Library No Yes 57 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 24 Pontiac Public Library Yes 8 No An independent system, located in your building No Yes 9 Redford Township District Library Yes 1 Yes 25 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 25 Salem-South Lyon District Library No Yes 18 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 18 The Library Network No Yes 30 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 30 Waterford Township Library Yes 400 Yes 20 Part of a municipal system, located at the municipality Yes Yes 35 Wayne Public Library Yes 5 Yes 10 An independent system, located in your building No Yes 9
ATTACHMENT A Page 3 Library Name Do you have any cordless telephones? Number of Cordless Phones Do you use voice mailboxes? Number of Voice Mailboxes Use Overhead Paging? Use an Auto- Attendant? What is the maximum number of users you would require on a bridge for conference calls? Library Name Auburn Hills Public Library Auburn Hills Public Library Bacon Memorial District Library Yes, but they are not required Yes Bacon Memorial District Library Belleville Area District Library No No (But we would like to) Yes No None, we do not host conference calls Belleville Area District Library Berkley Public Library Berkley Public Library Bloomfield Township Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library 20 Yes 65 Yes Yes 11-20 Bloomfield Township Library Brighton District Library Yes, but they are not required Yes 27 No Yes None, we do not host conference calls Brighton District Library Chelsea District Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library 3 Yes 16 Yes Yes 1-5 Chelsea District Library Clarkston Independence District Library No No Yes No None, we do not host conference calls Clarkston Independence District Library Commerce Township Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library Yes 20 No Yes 1-5 Commerce Township Library Cromaine District Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library 4 Yes 19 No Yes 1-5 Cromaine District Library Farmington Community Library Farmington Community Library Fowlerville District Library Fowlerville District Library Franklin Public Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library 2 No No No None, we do not host conference calls Franklin Public Library Garden City Public Library No Yes No No None, we do not host conference calls Garden City Public Library Hazel Park Memorial Library Yes, but they are not required Yes 8 Hazel Park Memorial Library Highland Twp. Public Library Yes, but they are not required 3 Yes 15-20 Yes Yes 6-10 Highland Twp. Public Library Lincoln Park Public Library No Yes 4 No No None, we do not host conference calls Lincoln Park Public Library Lyon Township Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library 1 Yes 7 No Yes None, we do not host conference calls Lyon Township Library Novi Public Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library 5 Yes 43 Yes Yes 6-10 Novi Public Library Plymouth Library Yes, they are mandatory to the way we run the library 32 Yes 50 Yes Yes 11-20 Plymouth Library Pontiac Public Library No Yes 9 No No 6-10 Pontiac Public Library Redford Township District Library Yes, but they are not required 1 Yes 13 Yes Yes 1-5 Redford Township District Library Salem-South Lyon District Library No Yes 12 Yes Yes None, we do not host conference calls Salem-South Lyon District Library The Library Network No Yes 30 Yes Yes 11-20 The Library Network Waterford Township Library No Yes 35 Yes Yes 6-10 Waterford Township Library Wayne Public Library No Yes 5 Yes No None, we do not host conference calls Wayne Public Library
ATTACHMENT A Page 4 Phone System Brand Phone Sytem Model Phone System Purchase Date Please list all model numbers for your existing Telephones (desktop or wall mount). VM Brand Voice Mail System Model Own a PoE switch? PoE Switch Model Carrier AT&T Spirit 308/616 1992 AT&T/Lucent/Avaya No Simens HiPath 2008 OptiPoint500 Simens pressions No CTS is the company 2006 Toshiba Strata DKT2010-SD strategy IES 16 Yes Toshiba DKT3210-SD Toshiba DKT3201 Toshiba DDSS3260 Toshiba DKT2404-DECT Toshiba DKT2304- Toshiba CI 670 2006 CT Toshiba Stratagy ies32 Yes Suntel AT&T Suntel or AT&T We have some PoE, but they are used for Wireless AP. Therefore, our answer is that we really don't have PoE switches. These will be installed soon, Cisco WS C3650-48TS-S Windstream Meraki MS22P Meraki MS42P Cisco Catalyst 3560 AT&T Panasonic DBS 1990s VB-44233A-g N/A N/A Yes Linksys SRW224P CMC Telecom NETGEAR ProSafe GS110TP Gigabit Smart 8x8.com hosted PB N/A 01/01/2013 all Polycomm Soundpoint IP 550 N/A N/A Yes Switch with PoE Telecom NEC SV8100 10+ years DT300 series DTL-24D-1(BK)TEL Telecom NEC SV8100 No AT&T Panosonic K-TGA650B 2005 No Inter-Tel Axxess 8520 Inter-Tel Axxess (door box is Viking) 2002 mix of Basic non-display, Standard Display, Executive Display and console: Exec phone w/ DSS/BLF 60 station Inter-Tel Axxess 64 ACD = voice communications; EVMC 5.3 (OS2 based) = voice processing system; 4 ports on the v-mail system No 3 Com NB V3000 12/01/2008 PAETEC/ALLWOR no model number listed on phone Don't know 3Com 3101 Speakerphone 3Com 3102 Business phone 3Com 3107c Cordless phone 3Com NB V3000 Yes 3Com Office Connect 3CDSG10PWR AT&T Nortel BCM450 2010 Nortel 1140E graphite Nortel 6140 wireless Nortel IP audio conference phone 2033 Avaya CallPilot Manager v 05.01.01.08 Yes Cisco Catalyst 3750G Telnet Inter-tel Mitel 5000 06/27/2005 Inter-tel Desktop: 8662, Cordless: SNP2400 Inter-tel Mitel 5000 Yes GrandStream Don't Know 2012 Don't Know Don't know 123.net 3COM NB V3000 2004 3COM 3102, 2102, and cordless 3COM NB V3000 Yes 3COM 4500 PWR 50 port TDS Telecom Digium Switchvox SMB 65 05/01/2012 D70 Digium Switchvox SMB 65 Yes Cisco Meraki MS42P AT&T 6-30-button, 3015-71 phones 24 8-button, 3012-71 Vodavi TS 2004 phones Vodavi TS Yes Cisco 3650 ClearRate Nortel Option 11 1998 Nortel M3903 Call Pilot Don't know AT&T Norstar-Plus Modular ICS Release 1 - T1 05/01/1996 M7100 M7208 M7310 Norstar-Plus Modular ICS Release 1 - T1 Don't know