Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by Xirrus, Inc. - Invitation to Bid ITB # 8016-DST Wireless LAN Array (Xirrus) (Business Division)

This bid was prepared at the request of the Customer Service and Support Department to establish fixed pricing for Wireless LAN Array (Xirrus). Award of this contract shall be to the lowest overall bidder as specified in the bid. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Manager of Customer Service and Support. A more detailed review of the specifications can be obtained by contacting the Procurement Department.

As stated in OPPAGA report: “Efficient purchasing and warehousing require that management processes be in place to ensure that supplies, equipment, and services vital to the school’s education mission are purchased from a competitive source, in the right quantity, delivered timely to the correct location, and stored in a secure location. These criteria should be met for each purchase without sacrificing quality.”

Funds of approximately $30,000 will be available in the Technology Repair budget for the purchase of Wireless Lan Array.

Contract administration or evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (end user) and Procurement Officer, who function as a team. Reviews are conducted face to face, typically quarterly, or by utilizing an online vendor performance report. Prior to soliciting a new contract, the Contract Administration team must first give consideration to the specifications and supporting data of the expiring contract.