A city RFP for campus WLAN must choose among vendors with similar AP counts but different feature depth, support SLAs, and ecosystem integrations. What selection approach best fits expert design practice?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Cheapest AP price is a trap if support and ecosystem collapse on day two. Score the RFP against real requirements—features, support, fit—then buy.
Full Explanation
Structured vendor selection maps proposals to documented technical and operational requirements, including feature capabilities, support commitments, and ecosystem integrations needed by the municipality. Price-only awards and brochure-driven choices omit lifecycle risk. Expert practice defines criteria before purchase, not after hardware is on the wall.