Description
The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is seeking bids for Trellix Network Security software and hardware maintenance. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The successful vendor will be required to provide pricing for and procure Trellix Network Security 1000 license renewals, software and hardware maintenance for the FireEye NX 4400 network security appliance currently used by NCDOR. Some key points to note:
* The State reserves the right to reject any and all offers, in whole or in part.
* The contract will be awarded based on Best Value Analysis, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Method.
* The successful vendor must comply with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and licensing requirements that are applicable to the conduct of its business.
* The vendor must ensure that its subcontractor agreements contain the same restrictions and will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing subcontractor compliance at all times.
Some of the key responsibilities of the successful vendor will include:
* Providing the Unit Cost and Extended Cost in the table below.
* Delivering the products and services within 30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order.
* Notifying the purchasing agent listed on the purchase order in writing immediately upon determining delay of shipment.
* Complying with the E-Verify requirements of N.C.G.S. Chapter 64, Article 2.
* Providing a license agreement, Trellix Network Security, which is currently in the process of being finalized by and between Trellix and Purchasing State Agency.
* Ensuring that any subcontractor agreements contain the same restrictions and monitoring and enforcing subcontractor compliance at all times.