137-25 Exhibits to the Resolution for Extension of Contracts for IT Network Management Services - 2025 (002).pdf

TOWNSHIP OF WEST OARNGE 66 MAIN STREET WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07052 COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR NETWORK MANAGED SERVICES-REBID SCOPE: The Township of West Orange (“TOWO” or “Township”) is soliciting proposals to obtain network monitoring and management services support for our enterprise and global networks in both the uniformed network (Police & Fire) and non-uniformed network. The Network Managed Services Provider (“NMSP”, ”Vendor”, or “Contractor”) will bid on one or both networks and be able to deliver services consisting of but not limited to: • Management of Local Area Networks (LAN) • Management of Wide Area Networks (WAN) • Performance Testing • Upgrades for network hardware and software • New project development and installation • Day to Day Network/Systems Consulting TOWO issues this request for a Network Managed Services Provider with the intent of having a third party manage TOWO’s networks. All of the above will hereafter collectively be referred to as the “Proposed Solution.” It is anticipated that an award will be made for the year 2022 on or about July 19, 2022 for services to be implemented on or about August 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. This contract can be awarded anywhere from 1 to 5 years subject to availability of funds. 4