The Government of Bermuda requests proposals from qualified mobile and wireless data providers for the provision of cellular voice/data services, cellular/mobile plans that may be used by all Ministries and Departments in Government.
Cellular/Mobile plans should include the provision of voice and data cellular services for cell phones, smartphones, tablets, and data modem devices for the connection of laptop computers. Plans should be able to include either or both, voice and data components for an individual device. We would expect a certain amount of stability with cellular services.
The billing fees for the service plans on an individual device shall be submitted in an easily readable monthly statement and should include identification of the user and Government account information. The term of the master framework agreement is for 24 months.
A hardware upgrade eligibility plan for the existing devices is welcome. Explanations should be provided for any device cancellation fees applicable to individuals and all devices in the plan. The minimum number of each type of device within the plan should be specified.
2. How to Obtain Relevant Documents
All relevant documents for this procurement are posted at https://www.gov.bm/procurement-notices.
3. Procuring Entity’s Name
Name of Ministry: Premier Office
Name of Department: Department of Information and Digital Technologies
4. Contact Information
Mr. Barrington Bryce at email bbryce@gov.bm
5. Language of Submissions
Unless otherwise indicated, all submissions shall be in English only.
6. Important Dates.
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Issue Date |
Thursday October 03, 2019 |
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Pre-Bid / Site Meeting |
Friday October 11, 2019 2:00 PM local time |
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Deadline for Questions |
Tuesday October 15, 2019 4:00PM local time |
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Deadline for Issuing Addenda |
Friday October 18, 2019 4:00PM local time |
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Submission Deadline |
Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:00:00 PM local time |
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Anticipated Final Ranking |
Thursday November 7, 2019 |
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Contract Negotiation Period |
3 calendar days |
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Anticipated Execution of Agreement |
Wednesday November 27, 2019 |
All times listed are in Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
7. Location of Submission
Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted to the following location:
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SECTION
129 FRONT STREET(THIRD FLOOR)
HAMILTON HM 12
Attention Mr. Barrington Bryce
Ref: Cellular/Mobile Service Plans
8. Site Visit / Pre-Bid Meeting Details
Pre-Bid Meeting
A Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting has been scheduled for this procurement. The purpose of the Pre-Bid meeting is to provide a structured and formal opportunity for the bidders to raise questions and clarify any of the proposal requirements and procurement process. The date, time and location are provided as follows:
DATE: Friday 11 October 2019
TIME: 2:00PM
LOCATION: To Be Determined
CAUTION: Bids will be automatically rejected from any bidder that was not represented or failed to properly register a mandatory Pre-Bid meeting.