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Use of the LoRa Alliance ® , LoRaWAN ® and LoRaWAN Certified CM marks is pursuant to license from the LoRa Alliance ® www.lora-alliance.org Outline any standards that need to be supported. For example, DLMS or OMS in metering Explain all local/state/national government or regulatory requirements that must be considered. Define the required level of security and whether multiple levels of access are needed. Define system maintenance required and who has responsibility. Provide the timeframe for the project. Clearly state that you prefer/require that vendors have LoRaWAN expertise on the project team. Outline your selection criteria and process. Define the project terms and conditions, including proof of insurance. Sample Language When seeking a vendor to deploy a LoRaWAN network, be sure to specify that: "All end-devices deployed on the network must LoRaWAN Certified CM ." This means that they have passed LoRa Alliance certification testing and will perform as intended. "Project professionals who have LoRaWAN expertise are required/preferred." This means that specific team members employed by the vendor have deep understanding and experiance of the LoRaWAN Standard. Sample RFP Content Below is a list of the items frequently covered by an RFP for a LoRaWAN network. You may also review a sample RFP for a metering deployment for a more detailed RFP example. COVER Title: this should describe the project at a high level and specify the use of LoRaWAN is required. Timeline & Contact: Provide a clear due date for RFP responses and a contact that vendors can reach out to with questions. RFP Overview: This section should outline the project, your organization's goals and objectives for the deployment, and callout that the project must use the LoRaWAN standard. Deadline: clearly indicate the date and time that all proposals are due. Contact: Name the project owner and provide a contact method. Pre-proposal conference: This is an optional item but allows proposal respondents the opportunity to submit questions before developing their response. Project Scope of Work: Clearly outline the specific deliverables expected from the selected vendor, including a requirement for the use of LoRaWAN Certified CM end-devices and that work be performed by LoRaWAN Accredited Professionals. Responsibilities of the Offeror: Clearly outline expectations for the vendor that need to be outlined in the proposal.

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