FLINT - Network RFI

The University of Michigan (“University”) seeks information from qualified Suppliers of VXLAN-EVPN Spine-and-Leaf Architecture with CRB 3-Stage Clos Fabric Design, utilizing 40GbE and 100GbE Interconnects, Anycast Layer-3 Gateway, Multitenant, Multihomed Using Juniper QFX 5k and 10k Series Switches. The University of Michigan (“University”) is not liable in any manner or to any extent for any cost or expense incurred by the supplier in the preparation, submission, presentation or any other action connected with proposing or otherwise responding to this RFI. Such exemption from liability applies whether such costs are incurred directly by the supplier or indirectly through the supplier’s agents, employees, assigns or others, whether related or not to the supplier. In submitting the information, Supplier agrees that all materials associated with, attached to, or referenced by the submitted information will become the property of the University and may be incorporatd into a subsequent RFP or contractual agreement between the suppliers. The primary goal of this RFI is the gather information from qualified suppliers of the aforementioned products or services. Response to this RFI confirms an understanding that this is not a contract or offer of business by the University. The University’s standard terms and conditions will apply to any subsequent RFP or contract as a result of this RFI and are included as an attachment. The University is not expecting to enter into an agreement as a result of this RFI but reserves the right to do so. BACKGROUND ON THE UNIVERSITY The primary scope of this RFI includes the three University of Michigan campuse Flint. The mission of the university is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. With nearly 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at 19 schools and colleges on the Ann Arbor campus, the university is highly ranked nationally and throughout the world. The College of Engineering, College of LSA (Literature, Science, and the Arts), and the Ross School of Business are a few of the top choices for students.