AxCel_Technology_Signature_Page_21-2770_Storage_Backup__Recovery_-_countersigned.pdf

This document is a state contract agreement (Contract No. 21-2770) between the University of Wisconsin System and Axcel Tech DBA LLC, executed on April 14, 2021. The contract was established through Request for Proposal No. JD-21-2770 and is administered by the University of Wisconsin System's Office of Procurement located at 660 West Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703. The agreement extends across the entire University of Wisconsin System, which includes universities in Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Oshkosh, Parkside, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point, Stout, Superior, and Whitewater.

The contract covers storage, backup and recovery hardware, peripherals, and software services with a contract period running from April 8, 2021 through April 7, 2022. The agreement includes provisions for possible one-year extensions beyond the initial term. The contractor, represented by James Drink as CEO/President, is required to comply with non-discrimination policies and equal employment opportunity provisions. For contracts estimated over $50,000, the contractor must submit a written affirmative action plan, with contractors having fewer than 50 employees being exempt from this requirement. Technical assistance regarding contract compliance is available through the Wisconsin Office of Contract Compliance.