Computer Vendor Review

The contract is for a computer vendor review, and Ferris State University is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide computer hardware products, services, and support. The selected vendor will be required to provide direct purchasing and support functions to meet the university's needs. The contract is for a three-year period with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. The university requires the vendor to provide a warranty for the computers, with next-day service on parts, and to provide training services for the university's technical staff. The vendor must also provide an online purchasing portal customized for the university, which would show the university's standard configurations and allow any university department or employee to purchase those configurations. Some key points to consider are: • The contract is for a three-year period with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. • The vendor must provide a warranty for the computers, with next-day service on parts. • The vendor must provide training services for the university's technical staff. • The vendor must provide an online purchasing portal customized for the university. • The university requires the vendor to provide a consistent make and model of computer and to keep replacement parts on hand. • The university requires the vendor to provide recycling options and physical security options for the computers.