The World Bank Group (WBG) is issuing this application to select Internet Service Providers for LOTS below, one for each of the ISP links designated as LOT 1 and LOT 2 or one for both LOTs. Bidders are permitted to submit proposals for one or both LOTs; The accompanying Statement of Work applies to both LOTs.
Link Configuration:
The Link Configuration shall be lot1 (50 Mbps Uplink, 50 Mbps Downlink) and lot2 (75 Mbps Uplink, 75 Mbps Downlink) ; 1:1 internet connection on fiber with microwave backup and with at least 8 contiguous static public IP addresses and the addresses should be from a /29 network. All PTT and ISP network equipment will be leased from the contractor for the link. The link will be terminated on a World Bank owned firewall or similar device at the Country Office. The link will be used to carry data traffic in IP format and the required interface is 1000 Mbps full duplex Auto. The roundtrip delay of the provided link, between World Bank Douala/Yaounde, Cameroon and World Bank HQ in Washington, must not exceed 300 ms in normal operations. VSAT links are not acceptable.
Bidders will receive a Pass/Fail rating on the following pre-selection criteria: 1.Bidder shall have proven track record or business expertise in the area of Internet Link services for reputable multi-national companies in Cameroon,Douala and Yaoundé for not less than 3 years. 2. Bidder must attest that it has all the required licenses, permits and related paperwork to operate Internet Link services in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the jurisdiction wherein it is providing the services. For bidders provides ISP link through local dealer/vendor, they should provide copy of the business license of the respective local dealer/vendor. 3.Bidder must accept the World Bank Group Terms and Conditions. 4.Bidders should be fully compliant to Statement of Work
The solicitation may be obtained by sending an email to the designated Category Manager, referencing the following information:
1. Solicitation Number
2. Company Name
3. Contact Person Name and Title
4. Address
5. Telephone Number
6. Fax Number
7. Contact's Email Address
A copy of the solicitation will be sent to organizations that have replied to and are eligible to receive this advertisement. All requests and questions regarding this solicitation shall be directed to the following designated Corporate Procurement Category Manager(s):
lstoyanova@worldbank.org, Lilyana Stoyanova