Procurmenet of Supplay & Implementation Of Network Equipment, Wireless Network,Server & Fiber Infrastracture Turnkey Project (የአውታረ መረብ መሳሪያዎች አቅርቦት እና ትግበራ ፣ገመድ አልባ አውታረ መረብ ፣አገልጋይ እና ፋይበር መሠረተ ልማት Turnkey ፕሮጀክት)

No conflict of interest as described in ITB Clause 6.

Having been submitted valid trade license or business organization registration certificate issued by the country of establishment in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6

Having been submitted valid tax clearance certificate issued by the tax authority (Domestic Bidders Only) in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6

Having been submitted VAT registration certificate issued by the tax authority (in case of contract value of Birr 100,000.00 and above) in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6.

5.1. Technical evaluation criteria

The technical evaluation criteria and their weighting factor that indicate their level of importance are determined, as follows:

No. Description Points Remark

1 Site visit and survey Pass/Fail Mandatory

2 MAF for active devices Pass/Fail Mandatory

3 Technical compliance to required specifications Pass/Fail Mandatory

4 Submission of bill of materials within technical proposal  Pass/Fail Mandatory

5 Warranty Pass/Fail Mandatory

No. Evaluation Criteria Total Mark 

Bidders’ Company Profile

1 IT Company Establishment 

- 5 Years and more than 5 years--------------------------- 10 points

- less than 5 Years and greater than 3 years ------------7 point 

- less than 3 Years and greater than 2 year --------------4 point 

- less than 2year ------------------------------------------------1 points 10

Testimonials / Reference 

- More than 4 references for Wireless and Wired Networking------------------- 10 points

- 3 References for Wireless and Wired Networking---------------------------------- 7 points

- 2 References for Wireless and Wired Networking----------------------------------- 5 points

- 1 Reference for Wireless and Wired Networking --------------------------------- 1 point

N.B: For each reference provided, include the following details:

 Company Name: the Company where the project was completed.

 Mobile Number: Contact number of the reference.

 Name and Position: Name of the person who managed the project and his/her position. 10

Key Personnel Points:

Project Manager:

- BSc Degree and above 5 years of working experience as Project Manager------------------ 5 points

Network Engineer:

- BSc Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field and above 10 years of working experience with CCIE or CCNP Routing and Switching/Wireless certification---5 points

Windows Server System Integrator:

- BSc Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field and above 5 years of working experience with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or higher certification — 10 points

Security Professional:

- BSc Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field and above 5 years of working experience with Cisco CCNA Security or CCNA Cybersecurity certification — 5 points

N.B: enclose curriculum Vieta (CV) of key personal and certification for our technical evaluation 25

2 Technical proposal 

Technical Approach----------------------------------------------------------------- point 20

- Assess the proposed solution’s design and architecture (Must meet the project’s technical our requirements and objectives)

- The solution you prosed must be scalable and can adapt to future change

- Ensure the proposal adheres to all technical specifications and standards outlined in the RFP (Request for Proposal). 

Project Plan and Methodology---------------------------------------------------- point 15

- The project management approach, including timelines, milestones, and risk management strategies.

- The proposed implementation strategy and its alignment with project goals.

- Support and Maintenance: Review the support and maintenance plan offered post-implementation. 35

3 Support service and On-Job Training

Support Service for (One Year) for the implemented: --- 10point

• Provide round-the-clock access to technical support for any issues related to the devices. 

On-Job Training for IT Team on Device Implementation and Commissioning: -----------------------------------------------------------------10 point

Hands-On Configuration Training:

- Train the IT team on how to configure and customize devices according to organizational needs. This includes setting up networks, applying security policies, and optimizing device settings.

Deployment Best Practices:

- Educate the team on best practices for deploying devices in various environments

Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution:

- Provide training on troubleshooting common issues that may arise during and after deployment. Include real-world scenarios to help the team develop practical problem-solving skills.

Advanced Features and Integration:

- Offer training on advanced features such as traffic shaping, VPN setup, and integration with other systems (e.g., Active Directory, cloud services).

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

- Guide the IT team on creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of the deployment and configuration process. Encourage sharing of knowledge within the team to ensure continuity and consistency in managing devices. 20

Among the staff mentioned in Sub-Clause, Bidder must demonstrate that it will have the personnel for the key positions that meet the following requirements

At least staff currently work for the Bidder.

Key Personnel Points:

Project Manager:

- BSc Degree and above 5 years of working experience as Project Manager------------------ 5 points

Network Engineer:

- BSc Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field and above 10 years of working experience with CCIE or CCNP Routing and Switching/Wireless certification---5 points

Windows Server System Integrator:

- BSc Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field and above 5 years of working experience with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or higher certification — 10 points

Security Professional:

- BSc Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field and above 5 years of working experience with Cisco CCNA Security or CCNA Cybersecurity certification — 5 points

N.B: enclose curriculum Vieta (CV) of key personal and certification for our technical evaluation 

The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments to meet the following cash-flow requirement