Northeastern Illinois University
Request for Proposal: VOIP Telephone System
Awarded to:Vendor: Global Enterprise Technologies, Inc., Cherry Valley, IL
Amount: $399,933.84
Terms: One-time transaction
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 7
Comments:
The contract award includes a 5-year maintenance and support component at a total cost of $53,034.80.
The buyer for this procurement is now Robert
Filipp, (773) 442-5308.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Amendments 1 and 1a are issued to provide clarifications and answers to questions submitted in regard to RFP No. R40606.
First published Friday, May 20, 2011
Sealed proposals will be accepted at the address below until 3:00 PM, Friday July 1, 2011:
Purchasing Department
Building C, 4th Floor
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625-4699
The Board of Trustees for Northeastern Illinois University is seeking proposals from qualified vendors/service providers for a telephony system upgrade to a Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) solution. The system must be capable of integrating within the current University infrastructure. Proposers must provide system specifications, capital costs, service costs, system installation and training.
The technical contact for this RFP is:
Eric Whinery
Financial Analyst, IT
E-Whinery@neiu.edu
Northeastern Illinois University strongly supports the participation of businesses owned by Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities (MAFBE) in the implementation and execution of the Contract resulting from this RFP. The University desires participation either on a direct basis or though sub-contracting efforts.
For additional information, contact:
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office.
This procurement will be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
