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11 SECTION 1: SCOPE OF WORK | 2014_0122 <br /> <br /> <br />H. DEFINITIONS <br /> <br />Acceptance. See Section 2B28 for Terms regarding Acceptance and Acceptance Testing. <br /> <br />Accessory. Accessories do not extend the functionality of the computer, but enhances the user experience i.e. mouse <br />pad, monitor stand. For the purposes of this proposal, accessories are considered peripherals. <br /> <br />Bands: For the purpose of this solicitation, there are six product bands which may be awarded. Each product band <br />includes related peripherals and services. Responders must only respond to Bands in which they manufacture the defined <br />product. Responder may receive an award in one or more bands for which they manufacture a product based on the <br />evaluation. <br /> <br />Cloud Services. Delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software and <br />information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility over a network, such as the Internet. (Cloud Services <br />including acquisitions structured as managed on-site services are not allowed.) <br /> <br />Contract Vendor or Contractor. The manufacturer responsible for delivering products or performing services under the <br />terms and conditions set forth in the Master Agreement. The Contract Vendor must ensure partners utilized in the <br />performance of this contract adhere to all the terms and conditions. For the purposes of this RFP, the term Partner will be <br />utilized in naming the relationship a manufacturer has with another company to market and sell the contract. Participating <br />States will have final determination/approval if a Partner may be approved for that state in the role identified by the <br />Contract Vendor. <br /> <br />Components. Parts that make up a computer configuration. <br /> <br />Configuration. The combination of hardware and software components that make up the total functioning system. <br /> <br />Desktop. This is Band 1 of this solicitation. A desktop computer is a personal computer intended for regular use at a single <br />location. A desktop computer typically comes in several units connected together during installation: (1) the processor, 2) <br />display monitor and 3) input devices usually a keyboard and a mouse. Desktop virtualization endpoints such as zero and <br />thin clients will also be included under the Desktop Band. <br /> <br />Energy Star®. A voluntary energy efficiency program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The <br />Energy Star program makes identification of energy efficient computers easy by labeling products that deliver the same or <br />better performance as comparable models while using less energy and saving money. Energy Star qualified computers <br />and monitors automatically power down to 15 watts or less when not in use and may actually last longer than conventional <br />products because they spend a large portion of time in a low-power sleep mode. For additional information on the Energy <br />Star program, including product specifications and a list of qualifying products, visit the Energy Star website at <br />http://www.energystar.gov. <br /> <br />EPEAT. A system for identifying more environmentally preferable computer desktops, laptops, and monitors. It includes an <br />ANSI standard - the IEEE 1680 EPEAT standard – and website www.epeat.net to identify products manufacturers have <br />declared as meeting the standard. EPEAT provides a clear and consistent set of performance criteria for the design of <br />products. It is not a third-party certification program. Instead, Manufacturers self-certify that their products are in <br />conformance with the environmental performance standard for electronic products. <br /> <br />Finalist. A respondent who is found to be responsive under Phases I and II of the evaluation process and will be <br />considered in Phase III. <br /> <br />FOB Destination. Shipping charges are included in the price of the item and the shipped item becomes the legal <br />property and responsibility of the receiver when it reaches its destination unless there is acceptance testing required. <br /> <br />FOB Inside Delivery. Special Shipping arrangements, such as inside delivery, may include additional fees payable by <br />the Purchasing Entity. Any FOB inside delivery must be annotated on the Purchasing Entity ordering document. <br /> <br />General Consulting. Services related to advising agencies on how best to use information technology to meet business <br />objectives. Examples of such services would include management and administration of IT systems. Each State will have <br />varying laws, rules, policies and procedures surrounding general consulting which need adherence. Minnesota Statute