BP 18-100 Storage and Archive Solution.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Midland Public Schools for BP 18-100 Storage and Archive Solutions, administered by Barton Malow Company. The RFP seeks bids for a replacement storage area network including backup storage and associated switches, with three bid categories: Storage Area Server, Network, and Backup/Archiving. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Administration Building. Proposals are due April 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM. The project timeline includes post-bid interviews on April 26, 2018, anticipated Board of Education consideration on May 21, 2018, and equipment delivery by July 13, 2018. Work locations include the Administration Building (Production) and H.H. Dow High School (DR).

Bidders must submit three hard copies and one electronic copy of proposals. A bid security of 5% is required via bid bond or cashier's check. The base bid must meet all mandatory requirements, with pricing for preferred and optional components as voluntary alternates. The project includes several alternates such as cold spare package, failover configuration, trade-in/buyback credit, optics, and long-term archive cloud storage. Work must be performed primarily during 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with system cutovers outside school hours. The Owner will evaluate proposals based on factors including product suitability, initial cost, ongoing costs, bidder qualifications, and warranty terms.