Item 14 - Purchase of Firewall Hardware and Services

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Payments The entity using the contract will make payments directly to the awarded vendor or their affiliates (distributors/business partners/resellers) as long as written request and approval by NCPA is provided to the awarded vendor. Adding Authorized Distributors/Dealers Awarded vendors may submit a list of distributors/partners/resellers to sell under their contract throughout the life of the contract. Vendor must receive written approval from NCPA before such distributors/partners/resellers considered authorized. Purchase orders and payment can only be made to awarded vendor or distributors/ business partners/resellers previously approved by NCPA. Pricing provided to members by added distributors or dealers must also be less than or equal to the pricing offered by the awarded contract holder. All distributors/partners/resellers are required to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the vendor's agreement with NCPA. Pricing All pricing submitted shall include the administrative fee to be remitted to NCPA by the awarded vendor. It is the awarded vendor's responsibility to keep all pricing up to date and on file with NCPA. All deliveries shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. destination and shall be included in all pricing offered unless otherwise clearly stated in writing Warranty Proposal should address the following warranty information: • Applicable warranty and/or guarantees of equipment and installations including any conditions and response time for repair and/or replacement of any components during the warranty period. • Availability of replacement parts • Life expectancy of equipment under normal use • Detailed information as to proposed return policy on all equipment Products: Vendor shall provide equipment, materials and products that are new unless otherwise specified, of good quality and free of defects Construction: Vendor shall perform services in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with industry standards for the service provided. Safety Vendors performing services shall comply with occupational safety and health rules and regulations. Also all vendors and subcontractors shall be held responsible for the safety of their employees and any conditions that may cause injury or damage to persons or property.