Alberta Purchasing #2024RSS0114

Procurement of Ribbon Communication Phone System Equipment and Services for University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is seeking to enhance its campus-wide telecommunications infrastructure with a procurement focused on Ribbon Communication phone system equipment and services. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - OEMs and Vendors: - Ribbon Communications (sole OEM and direct vendor) - Products and Services Requested: - Hardware and software for Ribbon Communication phone system - Maintenance, preventative maintenance, patches, and software updates for all existing Ribbon Communication equipment - Direct purchase from Ribbon Communications without third-party involvement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 3-year initial service contract with option for three additional one-year extensions - Procurement governed under NWPTA/CFTA trade agreements - No specific part numbers or quantities listed - Supports ongoing telecommunications infrastructure needs across the university campus

Description

The University of Calgary plans to award a 3-year service contract with an optional 3 one-year extensions to Ribbon Communication for the procurement of hardware and software related to their existing Ribbon Communication phone system. This includes maintenance, patches, software updates, and any necessary equipment. The procurement is a direct vendor relationship allowing purchase without third-party involvement and is governed under the NWPTA/CFTA trade agreement. The contract supports the university's ongoing telecommunications infrastructure needs.

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