HPE Alletra Hardware and Software Support

The Illinois Secretary of State's Information Technology Services (ITSOS350) awarded a contract to SHI International Corp., a minority and woman-owned business, for HPE storage and support services. The contract, Release Order Number 22-448DOIT-ADMIN-P-39367, was issued under Master Contract CMT3027420 and has a total contract value of $13,033.39. The contract covers two primary line items: (1) HPE Alletra Storage 6000 per TB 1-year Software and Support SaaS, comprising 46 units at a discounted price, and (2) HPE Tech Care Essentials Service.

The contract period of performance spans from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, with delivery to the Illinois Secretary of State's IT department located in Springfield, Illinois. The purchase order includes a 16.15% discount and involves no additional tax or freight charges. Delivery is specified as 10 calendar days with prepaid shipping via the most efficient method. The contract ensures ongoing maintenance, education, and expanded hardware coverage for the state's HPE storage infrastructure, with SHI International Corp. serving as the prime contractor facilitating the technology renewal.