Bethel University Random and Interval Variables Discussion Define the term interval variable and provide and example not included in the text. 250-300 word

Bethel University Random and Interval Variables Discussion Define the term interval variable and provide and example not included in the text. 250-300 words with 2 references and 2 intext citations. Background information
Organizational profile
Schwartz Jones & Associates is a Successful law firm that specializes in Criminal Law. Located in
Downtown Brooklyn, New York (SJA) was founded by John Jones and Edward Schwartz in 1979.
Due to the expansion of the firm with new hires within their legal and clerical departments the
current networking system needs to be modernized and revamped. The firm recently moved to a
new 2-floor office building which employs 20 Lawyers, 4 secretaries and 7 paralegals with each
employee having their own workstation SJA has recently been giving the approval from upper
management to upgrade their current network infrastructure.
Overview of current network
Currently, Schwartz Jones & Associates (SJA) is using obsolete computers that currently run
on Windows with old printers as well as old-fashioned servers with unorganized wires
running throughout the firm. Hence, there is an urgent need for an organizational overhaul
to improve coordination across product line and promote collaboration among personnel.
The aim of this RFP is to modernize the current network, improve capacity, and redesign
the current IT framework by installing a new and advanced network system and security.
The following is a list of our current technology environment as best as it can be described:
Workstations:
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20 desktop PCs
Microsoft Office 2007
Windows 7 operating system
2 networked printers
1 fax machine
Overview of new network
Schwartz Jones and Associates is pursuing a request for proposal for Cisco switches,
access points, controller and necessary network cabling from a provider for the law
firm’s current network infrastructure. This project will be replacing the current
infrastructure and equipment which is old and outdated. Implementing a new network
system for SJA will revolve around purchasing new hubs, bridges, gateways, wireless
access points (WAPs), modems, network interface cards (NICs), routers, switches,
among other items. With the current budget allocation of $ 60,000, it will be easy to
purchase the most current hardware, software, materials, and services. The Internet
access for the new offices will require speeds of no less than 100 megabits per second
(Mbps) and a target speed of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps). This new network will allow
the law firm to feature a workspace for every lawyer in the office.
The current goals for the new network are as follows:
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Safe Service: Provide a reliable Local Area Network (LAN) this will allow for the use of
outside technologies to be utilized through a safe and secure network.
Accessible Wireless Internet: Cisco Meraki wireless access system to allow integration
Reliable Internet: Provide acceptable network bandwidth and speed to support current and
future needs.
Information Managing: A network that will enable users to retrieve, process and store data
for lawyers and clients
Scalability: A network infrastructure that is scalable to support future technological needs.
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Storage: Storage capabilities for data retention, virtualization and disaster recovery.
Network Requirements:
As part of this RFP the following services are the current priority items for Schwartz Jones
& Associates:
Security and Traffic
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Cisco ASA 5506-X With firepower services Firewall
Cisco C9300-48U-A Catalyst 9300 Switch
Cisco Catalyst 9000 series 48 port switch
Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R710 (G2) Rack Server 2U 6 x 3.5″ 12-Cores. (File Server)
Dell R710 (G1) PowerEdge Rack Server 2U 6 x 3.5″ 8-Cores – Custom Build to be a
proxy server.
Hardware:
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35 new Desktops Dell OptiPlex Gx790 GX790D-3100
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2 Xerox Work Centre 5955i
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35 NEC DT300 DTL-12D-1 Black 12-Button Display Phone (680002)
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2 leased Ricoh MP4002 multi-function printers,
Cabling:
1, 000ft Solid Cat6a Blue Ethernet Cable, 10Gb, Spool
Software:
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Windows 10 Operating system
Microsoft Office 2016
Windows Server 2016
Norton Anti-Virus
Back-up storage
Imaging software
Active Directory
Microsoft Hyper-V virtualized server management software,
Microsoft DPM data backup software solution.
CMS package MyCase
Services:
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Cisco technician
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Cisco cloud technician
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Phone service.
Service Requirements
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All workstations will be configured in the same manner. A disk image will be created to
allow greater flexibility when troubleshooting.
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One complete set of system technical reference manuals along with maintenance and
diagnostic manuals, with updates, shall be left at the site and one set given to the
Department upon completion of installation.
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All workstations will run Virus Scan, Microsoft office ,2016 Windows server 2016, and CMS
package MyCase
General Information
The purpose of this RFP is to select a vendor that will upgrade and modernize the current network
that is nearing the end of its life cycle. The selected vendor will have the ability to add additional
capacity, additional redundancy and increase the speed and bandwidth of the network. This task
intends to totally redesign the present IT framework being utilized by Schwartz Jones & Associates
with a new and advanced scalable network system and security. The RFP provides vendors with
the relevant operational, performance, application, and architectural requirements of the
system.
The request for proposal will be on Schwartz Jones and Associates webpage
https://www.SJAAttorneysatlaw.com//AboutUs/RFP. If any Questions are received the
responses will be posted on Schwartz Jones and Associates website as an addendum to this
Proposal. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to monitor and download this
information.
Original RFP
Schwartz Jones and Associates will retain the original RFP, and all related terms and
conditions, displays and other attachments, in original form in an archival copy. Any
modification of these, in the vendor’s submission, is grounds for immediate disqualification.
Bidding process
Bidders should provide the following items as part of their proposal for consideration:
• Description of experience in planning, building, and hosting corporate web sites
• List of how many full time, part time, and contractor staff in your organization
• Examples of 3 or more corporate web sites designed and implemented by your
organization
• Testimonials from past clients on web site building and hosting work.
Schedule of Events
To the best of its ability (SJA) will adhere to the following timeframes for the procurement of a wiring contractor and
completion of the wiring project.
Major steps
Target Date
Notification to Potential Bidders
November 30, 2019
Bid Pre-Meeting
December 7, 2019
Bids Due/Opening
December 15, 2019
Bid Award/Authorization to Proceed
Commence Work
January 6 ,2020
January 20, 2020
The completion of this project is set on the April 15th, 2020. If bidders think it should end earlier or
later, they are urged to propose. Their proposal will be evaluated accordingly.
Bid evaluation criteria Bidders should provide the following items as part of their proposal
for consideration:
• Description of experience in planning, building, and hosting corporate web sites
• List of how many full time, part time, and contractor staff in your organization
• Testimonials from past clients on web site building and hosting work
• Anticipated resources you will assign to this project (total number, role, title, experience)
• A full testing plan
• Timeframe for completion of the project
• Project management methodology
• Any alternatives to the stated requirements and specifications that should be considered
to lower price without compromising performance or increasing performance without
significantly increasing price.
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A detailed breakdown of the proposed price for services and materials and any
alternatives that should be considered.
Submission Requirements
Bidders must adhere to the following guidelines to be considered:
Only bidders who meet all 5 metrics in the evaluation section should submit a proposal.
Proposals must be sent in by December 15, 2019. Bidders who are interested in submitting a
proposal should inform Aiden Parker IT Manager, Aparker128@gmail.com or Mail to 123 Flatbush Ave
Extension, Brooklyn, New York 11201 if applicable no later than December 15, 2019 Include samples
and references with your proposal.
Proposals should not be more than 50 pages. Failure to comply to this guideline will result in an
automatic rejection.
A proposed schedule must also be included and clearly expressed.
9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns connected to this RFP, we can be reached at:
Aiden Parker IT Manager Email: Aparker128@gmail.com
Vendors
The selected vendor must be able to provide SJA with required services and follow the
recommended guidelines enhance the company settings. The vendor must be able to carry out a
critical analysis of the information system, find out the loopholes and correct any form of
uncertainty that could cause inferior technology. The company must be updated on modern trends
and follow the necessary guidelines to adjust to modern technological situations. A good company
description and information setting must include quality issues with regard to the information
technology.
Good Faith Statement
All information provided to SJA in this RFP is offered in good faith. Individual items are subject to
change at any time. SJA makes no endorsement that any item is without error. SJA is not responsible
or liable for any use of the information or for any claims asserted there from.
Disqualification
Selected Vendor will be automatically disqualified if Schwartz Jones and Associates determines the
bidding company has offered any employee of Schwartz Jones and Associates any gift or anything of
value.
Gifting
Vendor must sign a statement stating no gift from vendor to Schwartz Jones and Associates.
Company Requirements
As Schwartz Jones and Associates continues to grow as a firm, the need of establishing a safe and
secure network that is not only vital to the evolution of the company but also strong enough provide
traffic for planned system updates. This new modernize network should have the capabilities to
allow for growth in the future. (SJA) company requirements are:
Security- The network installed for (SJA) must use stable and secure technology when possible.
Capacity-The network must also ensure proper time for the company’s software. Transaction
counts are expected to rise as the company enters new markets. Network capacity needs to keep
pace.
Past experience
The selected vendor must be able to provide the following:
1. A concise summary of the vendor with services offered, including:
• Full legal name of the company
• Year business was founded
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An outline of the product line-up and/or services they currently support.
3. Information on their current clients, including:
• Total number of current clients.
• A list of clients with similar needs using similar products and/or services.
• Proof of successful completion of a project in similar size and complexity.
4. References: Contact information from 3 references (if possible) from projects similar in size,
application, and scope and a brief description of their implementation.
Criteria for Selection
The evaluation of each response to this RFP will be based on its demonstrated competence,
compliance, format, and organization. The purpose of this RFP is to identify those suppliers that
have the interest, capability, and financial strength to supply the East Syracuse Minoa School District
with a system identified in the Scope of Work.
Technical Review Criteria
A number of factors will influence the decision in determining whether or not a vendor is qualified.
These factors include:
Price of goods and service
Prior positive experience.
Existing equipment buy back/trade-in
Proposed equipment specified
Understanding of the Work
Company reference
Local vendor
Work Plan/Business and Technical Experience,
Capacity of the Vendor to Effectively Administer
the Project
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SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Vendors determined by Schwarz Jones and Associates must hold the capacity to compete for this
contract will be selected to move into the negotiation phase of this process. A Written notification
will be sent to selected vendors by mail. Those vendors not selected for the negotiation phase will
not be notified.
Schwartz Jones and Associates law firm will use various criteria to select the most appropriate IT
services partner. We invite applicants to be as creative and thorough as possible when submitting an
RFP. We will be evaluating IT service companies based on the following areas:
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Possess the expertise, license, and resource to provide managed IT services for SJA’s current
and future operations.
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Consistently maintain and allocate sufficient staff resources to provide timely service,
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Maintain a qualified staff that is available to provide necessary, specialized expertise in various
technological areas.
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Maintain required business insurance coverage.
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The upgraded system will be able to accommodate the available personnel and create a room
for expansion in the event of hiring more employees and clients.
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Countermeasures that will be employed against viruses comprise installing up-to-date
operating system service packs and other software patches, blocking the needless ports at the
host and firewall, and using quality, Antivirus programs to scan your system, USB devices,
e-mail, and other files on your computer.
Scope of Work, Specifications & Requirements
Scope of Work
The scope for this project will include:
Configuration and design of a new network infrastructure that meets the firm’s goals and provides
for future expansion and/or upgrades.
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Configuration of network/internet security
Removal and disposal of Cat 3 cables
Replacement of Cable Trays if Required
Installation of Cat 6a Cables
Installation of wireless access system
Procurement of all project materials
Procurement of all team members
Procurement and installation of office equipment/printers/desktop computers
Procurement and installation of all office hardware routers/switches
Procurement and installation of all office software/ Materials
Fee Schedule and Pricing Information
Proposers must provide a comprehensive cost proposal that includes:
1. Cost of maintaining the current system at Schwartz Jones and Associates
2. Cost of analysis and assessment of the current system
3. Cost of system design and planning for implementation of the new system
4. Cost of procurement, installation, implementation, and coordination of the new system for
Schwartz Jones and Associates
5. Cost of providing the documentation for the new system
6. Cost of training and ongoing support for the new system
7. Cost of ongoing maintenance of the new system—including responding the systems
problems, annual maintenance and upgrade costs.
Milestones
Below are the major project milestones identified at this time. As the project planning moves
forward and the schedule is developed, the milestones and their target completion dates will be
modified, adjusted, and finalized as necessary to establish the baseline schedule.
Milestones
Project Approval
Phase 1: Initiation Complete
Phase 2: Planning and Analysis Complete
Phase 3: Implementation Complete
Phase 4: Project Termination
Target Date
January 20, 2020
February 1st ,2020
February 21st, 2020
March 21st, 2020
April 15th, 2020
Functional Requirements
This project is to provide Schwartz Jones and with a strong, viable, reliable, scalable, and robust
network fully capable of providing high throughput wired and wireless network and internet
transmission that is easily configurable and maintained. Future capabilities include VOIP and higher
density use. The installed network must have multiple VLANs and subnets to accommodate, faculty,
staff, student, guest, surveillance, security, and other data needs. In addition, adequate storage
capabilities for data retention, virtualization and disaster recovery needs is required.
Specifications
Schwartz Jones and Associates is looking for a vendor to provide a network design, hardware,
software, and training and implementation services. All proposals will include the followings
Vendor Information
Written references for which you company has provided a similar project scope to Technical
specifications for hardware and software quoted
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Removal and disposal of Cat 3
Installation Cat6a
Cable Trays if required
Quote for Hardware
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Firewall
Routers
Switches
Load Balancer
3 Wireless Access Points
Quote for Software
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Operating System Microsoft Office 10
Microsoft Hyper-V virtualized server management software,
Microsoft DPM data backup software solution.
CMS package My Case
Windows Server 2016
Quote for Devices
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Desktop Computers
All-in-one printer/copy/scanner
Printers
Quote for Services
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Network Design
Implementation of Documentation
Training
Quote Detailing Ongoing Maintenance Costs
Detailed Warranty Information.
Attachment A: Cover Sheet
Proposer’s name:______________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________ Telephone
number:____________________________________ Name and telephone number of the
contact person for this proposal:_____________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________ Federal ID # or SS
#:___________________________________
The undersigned agrees and certifies that:
1) he/she has read and understands all of the instructions, specifications, terms, and conditions
contained in the RFP;
2) he/she is the Proposer or an authorized representative of the Proposer; 3) he/she is empowered
to bind the Proposer to the terms of the proposal; 4) the information provided in the proposal is
true and accurate;
5) he/she is bound by and will comply with all requirements,
specifications, terms, and conditions of this RFP;
6) he/she will furnish, or cause to be furnished, all of the services specified
in the RFP in accordance with the Proposal and the subsequent Contract; and
7) he/she is submitting the enclosed proposal for consideration by Temp
Organization.
Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________ The Proposer or an
authorized representative of the Proposer must sign this Cover Sheet
Printed Name:____________________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________
Attachment B:
RFP-ID 10034-12345
Schedule “A” NOTICE OF INTENTION
NOTICE OF INTENTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
From:
[VENDOR ORGANIZATION NAME] [AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE] [TELEPHONE NO.]
[FAX NO.]
[E-MAIL]
Please state your intent with regard to the Request for Proposal 100034-12345 by selecting one of the
following:
[] Plans to respond to the Schwartz Jones and Associates Request for Proposal
[ ] Does not plan to respond to the Schwartz Jones and Associates Request for Proposal
TO: Schwartz Jones and Associates
Aiden Parker IT Manager Aparker128@gmail.com 123 Flatbush Extension Brooklyn, NY 11201
Thank you for your interest in responding to this RFP with a proposal for IT services. We look forward to
your response.
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