The list below represents the areas in which the eligible Responses will be evaluated and the associated maximum number of points obtainable in each area. Evaluation Category Maximum Possible Pts. Vendor Responsiveness Pass/Fail Vendor Responsibility Pass/Fail Section 2 – PUR 1001 Agree/Disagree Section 3 – Financials 30 Section 4 – PUR 1000 Agree/Disagree Section 5 – Special Contract Conditions 50 Section 6 – Technical Specifications 50 Section 7 – Pricing 70 Section 7 – Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire Pass/Fail Total Points Possible: 200 pts. These areas will be scored with each Response having the opportunity to achieve the maximum total point allocation for the respective category. Respondents must achieve a minimum of 80% for each criteria in order to proceed to the next stage of the ITN. The final total scores from the Technical, Financial Status, and References will be added together to determine the final Stage 1 score. 3.12.1 Technical Evaluators will independently evaluate and score the responses to the Technical Section (6) for each category. The evaluators will grade each item on a scale of zero (0) to five (5) for each category and sub-category. The evaluators’ scores will then be averaged for each question to arrive at the final score per question. The average scores will then be summed for each Respondent to arrive at their final Technical points. Each item of equipment will be weighted equally within each category. NOTE: the technical evaluation portion will not consider any pricing submitted by the Respondent, or any reference to proposed, projected, or anticipated cost impacts to the State. 3.12.2 Financial Status Supplier Qualifier Report (SQR) a. The Department will assign evaluation points on the prospective Respondent’s financial viability to provide the products outlined in this ITN. The Department requires submission of the prospective Contractor’s Supplier Qualifier Report (SQR) prepared by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). The Supplier Qualifier Report is a standard report detailing financial and operational capability.
6.7.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: 6.7.2.1 Desk Top Systems In this subcategory (desktop systems) , it should be assumed that that a desktop or laptop computer is already in place or will be purchased from State Term Contract # 250-040-08-1. In this ITN the state is seeking both hardware based systems as well as software-only enhancements. Assume that network connectivity for desktop devices will be over Internet Protocol (IP). Equipment, software, user interfaces and features that will be considered in this category include: Webcams Microphones Headsets / Speakers Collaboration tools Mobile Video Respondents are asked to submit short product descriptions on the price sheets provided. 6.7.2.2 Small / Medium Sized Group Systems Basic Unit: must contain all components necessary for a fully functional system include, but not limited to: monitor, codec, network interface, power supplies, etc. Bandwidth: System must be capable of connecting to two (2) 64K ISDN lines (128K) as well as 384K, 768K or 1.5 megabytes per second (in standard PRI increments). Alternative connectivity to IP via H323 or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is required (minimum 1Mbps – optionally upgradable to 2Mbps per channel) Compression Algorithms: H.261, H.263, H.320, and H.264 video compression standards may be recognized. System must be upgradeable to H.239 standard for presenting content in High Definition (HD). Audio quality: System must include full-duplex audio and digital echo cancellation. System may support G.711, G.722, G.722.1, G.728 standards. Features / Capabilities: Multiple monitors Voice-activated switching Multiple cameras (including pan and tilt) Robotic camera Document camera Audio Only Participation Video tape/CD input