NASPO ValuePoint DataCom Wisconsin

Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco") requires Purchase Orders under the NVP Cisco Master Agreement #AR233 (14-19) and each State's NVP Participating Addendum to be processed through our Authorized Resellers.

Customers (Authorized Purchasers) may select any of the Authorized Resellers listed for your State.

Purchase Order Instructions

1. Select one of the Authorized Resellers listed below.
2. Issue the Purchase Order directly to the selected Authorized Reseller.
3. Reference the NVP Cisco Master Agreement #AR233 (14-19) and your State's NVP Participating Addendum contract # (if applicable) on your Purchase Order.
4. Include the following contact info: Your customer name and phone number, "Ship To" and "Bill To" addresses.

Authorized Resellers will directly ship the orders placed to the identified ""Ship To"" address (es). Customers will then be invoiced directly by the Authorized Resellers. Payments must be made in accordance with the terms of the NVP Cisco Master Agreement #AR233 (14-19) and your State’s respective NVP Participating Addendum.

Return Goods Policy

Please refer to the NVP Cisco Master Agreement #AR233 (14-19) for warranty terms.

Repair or Replacement of Products

Please directly contact the Authorized Reseller who processed your original Purchase Order for the Cisco Products. Subject to the warranty terms of the NVP Cisco Master Agreement #AR233 (14-19), the Authorized Reseller will work with you and Cisco on the matter.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Master Agreement: MA
Participating Addendum: PA
Attachment: Att
Amendment: Amdt
Exhibit: Ex

Eligible Users:  Agencies, political subdivisions and other entities (including cooperatives) authorized by an individual state's statutes to use state contracts (individually, or collectively, "Participating Entity") are subject to the prior approval of the respective State Chief Procurement Official. State municipalities including any county, city, village, town, school district, board of school directors, sewer district, drainage district, vocational, technical and adult education district, or any other public body having the authority to award public contracts. Federally recognized Indian tribes and bands in this state may participate in cooperative purchasing with the state or any municipality under. The contract is mandatory for state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System campuses and is optional for use by entities that qualify to purchase from state contracts under Wisconsin Cooperative Purchasing Services.  Refer to PA § 2.

Scope of Offerings: The full suite of Product and Service offerings available under the MA including: Data Center Application Services, Networking Software, Network Optimization and Acceleration, Optical Networking, Routers, Security, Storage Networking, Switches, Wireless and Unified Communications. Refer to PA § 8.

Shipping and Delivery Information: Shipping terms are FOB Destination, shipping, and handling prepaid by Contractor. Refer to MA, Att A, § 8.4.

Limited Partner Professional Services: Subject to Contractor's approval and Reseller holds the appropriate Cisco certifications, authorized resellers are permitted to perform limited Partner Professional Services: Certified and Technical Project Management, Staging and Implementation Engineering (Installation), Site Survey, High Level Design Review, Global Implementation Capability, Configuration Development, Knowledge transfer and Acceptance Testing. Refer to MA, Att B, §5.3.1.2.

Leasing: Yes for municipalities.  No for state agencies or WI System campuses. Refer to PA § 4. 

Refurbished Equipment: Yes. Cisco Certified Refurbished Equipment (CCRE) is allowed only if it is specifically requested by the Customer.   Refer to MA.

Insurance: Refer to MA, Att A, § 15 and PA, Ex A § 6. 

Nondiscrimination And Affirmative Action: Shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, national origin, developmental disability as defined in § 51.01(5), Wis. Stats., or sexual orientation as defined in §111.32(13m), Wis. Stats. This provision shall include, but is not limited to, employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Except with respect to sexual orientation, affirmative action shall be taken to ensure equal employment opportunities. Refer to PA, Ex A, § 7.

Promotional Advertising and News Releases: Reference to or use of the State of Wisconsin, the Great Seal of the State, the Wisconsin Coat of Arms, any Agency or other subunits of the State government, or any State official or employee, for commercial promotion is strictly prohibited. News releases or release of broadcast e-mails pertaining to this Contract shall not be made without prior written approval of the State. Refer to PA, Ex A, § 21.

Contractor Personnel:  Refer to PA, Ex A, 13.

• Cisco NVP Master Agreement AR233 14-19  (PDF - 2.84 MB)
• NASPO ValuePoint Logo Use Agreement  (PDF - 219 KB)
• Amendment 2 to the NVP Master Agreement  (PDF - 116 KB)
• Participating Addendum for Wisconsin  (PDF - 1.36 MB)