Must the vendor create and supply the software image for the devices? Who is responsible for determining how the device is configured (e.g., system settings and configurations)?
Answer 10 The bidder’s solution should be complete and include a software image as described in Section 3.3.3 of the RFP. The bidders should include supporting detail on the relevancy of this software, “…each bidder must identify all of its application software and describe how it will support educational use and how it will align tools and resources with Maine’s Learning Results.” Bidders should also see Section 3.6.2 for a description of device configuration details. The Department seeks recommendations from bidders in their proposals, but also expects that all final decisions regarding software and configuration would be made in consultation between the Department and the successful bidder, and that these decisions would be memorialized in the Agreement between the Department and the successful bidder.
