RFP - Managed Services Provider

RFP - Managed Services Provider The Port of Newport is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Managed IT Services to support the Port's operational, administrative, and technology needs. This Request for Proposals seeks products and/or services that may include, but are not limited to, project management, transition management, and implementation services, including migration from the Port's current IT service provider. The Port of Newport is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Managed IT Services to support the Port's operational, administrative, and technology needs. This Request for Proposals seeks products and/or services that may include, but are not limited to, project management, transition management, and implementation services, including migration from the Port's current IT service provider. Services also include Set up of new users, removal of users no longer working for the Port, routine and on call IT support, network and systems management, deployment and configuration of new devices, cybersecurity support, and technical assistance for Port staff. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated performance on comparable projects, technical expertise, knowledge of best practices, and to the responsiveness to the RFP requirements. These qualifications will be a primary consideration in the selection process. The Port intends to award a contract to the proposer whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the Port, taking into consideration quality of service, capability, experience, and overall value. Cost will be considered but will not be the sole determining factor. The Port reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities or minor irregularities, to request clarification or additional information, and to accept the proposal that best serves the interests of the Port, in accordance with applicable public contracting requirements.