Request for proposals are invited for Upgrading EBID’S Information Technology Network.
Replacement of the Microsoft TMG (Forefront Threat Management Gateway) proxy with a system that will serve as a router and firewall to manage the sharing and security of the Internet connection
Replace Microsoft TMG V7.0.0.9193.500 with an Internet connection sharing and management system on the LAN
Replace the following equipment/software
with more up-to-date ones:
- eight (8) Cisco catalyst 3560-X 48 ports
- five (5) Cisco catalyst 2960 24 ports
- two (2) Cisco ASA 5520
- two (2) Cisco 3825 VSEC routers
- one (1) Cisco ACS1121
Installation of a network-based VPN
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution owned by the fifteen (15) ECOWAS Member States of Benin, Burkina Faso, Capo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The authorized capital of EBID is one billion Units of Account (UA) and is divided into one million (1, 000, 000) shares of a nominal value of UA one thousand (1000) each.
IV. CONTENTS OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The consultant's assignment involves upgrading EBID's IT network by providing,
installing and commissioning network hardware and software as well as providing all
required services in the following areas:
? Replacing the obsolete Microsoft TMG (Forefront Threat Management
Gateway) proxy with a device to manage the sharing and security of the LAN
Internet connection;
? Replacing certain network assets (switch, router, ASA firewall, etc.) that are
obsolete or no longer have technical support;
? Implementing a network-based VPN to provide remote access (outside the
bank) to business applications;
? Implementing a network monitoring tool (network operating status, monitoring
and controlling data going through the network, detecting network intrusion,
etc.);
? Optimising cabling and network in general;
? Network certification, identification and labelling of network outlets and patch
panels;
? The transfer of skills to staff.
The Consultant shall therefore take account of the following:
? The equipment installed must be scalable without interrupting existing
equipment from running;
? Solutions (hardware and software) must be flexible, compatible with existing
systems and scalable;
? All equipment installed should be tested and certified prior to commissioning;
? The installations must be carried out with the participation of the teams of the IT Department.
The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday, December 04, 2019 at
15:00 GMT. All proposals must be submitted to the following address:
ECOWAS INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BANK
General Secretariat Office.
128, Bd. du 13 janvier BP 2704 Lomé - Togo _ E-mail :
[email protected]Tel: +(228) 22 21 68 64 - Fax: +(228) 22 21 86 84
Any proposal submitted by e-mail will not be accepted.
EBID will only consider proposals submitted no later than the date and time
indicated above.
EBID shall reserve the right not to take any action in response to this call for
proposals.
The site visit will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 10:00 GMT,
at EBID Headquarters, 128, Bd. du 13 janvier BP 2704 Lomé - Togo.
For further information, bidders are invited to contact one of the following
persons:
Elijah OMIJIE :
[email protected] or
Adama TRAORE :
[email protected]
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