IBM z114 C01[1].doc

(1) IBM zEnterprise Z114

State of Maine Office of Information Technology

Request for Quote (RFQ) IBM zEnterprise Z114 IBM zEnterprise z114 RFQ

OVERVIEW OF RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a turnkey replacement of our existing IBM z890 processor. We intend to replace the existing environment with new IBM z114 processor. The total solution includes a combination of hardware, software and services. The hardware and software should be packaged under the IBM Enterprise Growth Offering (EGO) as outlined in the IBM EGO program. Vendor must also use all the eligible IBM promotions.

The hardware component is a new IBM z114 2818-M05 Model C01 with 12 ESCON Channels, 8 FICON Express8 LX Channels, 8 GB of Memory, and 3 OSA Express3 1000BaseT cards.

The software component of the RFQ will include all of the IBM software that is currently being used by the State of Maine. The operating system currently used by the State of Maine is z/OS.

As this RFQ is for a turnkey implementation, services to fully implement the solution are a significant part of the bid. Services include, but are not limited to, the following: pre-staging of the z114 processor at vendor location, complete implementation project management, ICC implementation and cabling services.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

There are three cost components to the bid. The total of all cost components will be evaluated to determine the winning bidder. Final award of this bid will be contingent upon a review of all costs associated with the purchase and only after it has been determined that the purchase would be in the best interest of the State of Maine. It is expected that the purchase of the z114 processor will result in a cost reduction to the State of Maine vs. remaining on the currently installed z890 processor.

1. Hardware & Warranty/Maintenance

2. Software

3. Services

1. State of Maine is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a new IBM z114 processor as described herein to replace the currently installed IBM Z890 (2086-A04) Model 140.

2. Vendors responding to this RFQ must include all costs associated with the purchase of the new system including all shipping and freight charges for the new z114.

3. The Vendor must include services to de-install, pick-up, and dispose of the current z890 processor. This must include all shipping and freight charges.

4. Vendor must verify in writing that they are a current Premier IBM Business Partner as of the issuance of this bid, authorized to remarket IBM zSeries and if requested must supply formal proof thereof.

5. Vendor must certify that the bid they submit is in full compliance with all IBM Business Partner program guidelines and that IBM will, if requested by the State of Maine, certify that they have met all business partner responsibilities required by IBM including that they have met all IBM Program requirements that will allow them to obtain the best possible pricing from IBM for their resale of IBM products to State of Maine.

6. Vendor must have sold and implemented at least six new IBM zSeries processors in the past 12 months. Vendor must provide references for three; one of which must be a government customer. Since services are a major component of the bid specification and we require that all references include only customers that have pre-staged their systems at the vendor’s location (as specified in the Section 3 Services, #3 Pre-staging and Acceptance Testing).

7. Vendor, if chosen and requested by the State of Maine, must provide a statement of fiscal stability and certify in writing that they are not currently operating under any bankruptcy situation of any type.

8. Vendor should describe any services they will be providing which are in addition to what is outlined in this request for bid.

9. Vendor must use full-time in-house employees to perform systems programming and z114 configuration services. The employees must have been employed by the vendor for a minimum of 3 months. Independent Subcontractors are not allowed.

10. Vendor must only bid new equipment and all specifications and configurations must be matched exactly. NO SUBSTITUTIONS FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR SERVICES ARE ALLOWED. VENDOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO SUPPLY ALL OF THE ITEMS OF THIS BID. NO PARTIALS BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

11. Vendor must process the purchase under the following IBM programs. Hardware must be new to be eligible for these programs.

· IBM Enterprise Growth Offering (EGO)

· IBM Hardware Replacement Offering

12. The IBM customer number for the State of Maine is 5419007. The serial number for the current z890 (2086-A04 Model 140) is FF2BE.

SECTION 1 - HARDWARE

1. A new IBM z114 2818-M05 Model C01 with the following features and quantities:

PRODUCT

2818-M05

3-YEAR WARRANTY / MAINTENANCE COVERAGE FROM IBM

PROVIDING 24 X 7 X 365 SUPPORT ON 2818-M05 MODEL C01

INSTALLATION BY IBM AND ALL FREIGHT INCLUDED

No alterations to the above configuration will be considered.

Total amount for above configurations: $_______________________________________

Section 2 – ibm Software

1. IBM Operating System Software (Enterprise Growth Offering) – Invoiced by the Vendor for the new IBM Z114.

PRODUCT

OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Proposed

Total Annual Charges

· SDSF

· Security Server

· DFSMS DSS

/ Year

Notes:

A. Under the IBM EGO program the z/OS Operating systems software will be invoiced on an annual basis by the Vendor for a three year period beginning on the first day of the month following the IBM “Code 20” installation.

2.

OTHER CURRENTLY LICENSED IBM PRODUCTS – Invoiced by IBM for the new IBM Z114 Please provide the monthly cost from IBM for these products (by product).

MONTHLY

PRODUCT # PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CHARGES

Note: The above software will be invoiced by IBM directly.

Section 3 – REQUIRED Services

1. Project Planning and System Assurance Services Vendor must provide a detailed task list identifying the activities required to be accomplished by all parties – IBM, Vendor and State of Maine personnel during the installation process. Vendor must provide complete project management including coordinating the installation process, configuring the hardware devices, conducting a system assurance meeting and act in the role of project leader during the installation. As project leader the vendor is responsible for coordinating all IBM resource activities.

2. Z114 – Configuration Services The IBM Z114 must be completely configured for State of Maine including the following activities:

a) Verify all hardware is fully functional and at proper microcode levels

b) Generate IOCP / HCD customized for the State of Maine environment

c) Provide service to configure and migrate to OSA Express cards (Please see #5 for further detail).

d) Setup standalone support element for network access (intranet)

e) Set up resource link ID for State of Maine access to manuals, training materials and configuration information

f) Setup Enetwork software, activation profiles and system activity profiles

3. Pre-Staging and Acceptance Testing for 10 days

State of Maine requires that the z114 system is fully tested prior to production turnover. Vendor must pre-stage the new z114 processor at the vendor’s location where all of the customization and configuration can be accomplished. State of Maine requires a minimum of 5 days (normal business days and normal business hours, 9-5) for testing and will include online and batch testing. The pre-staging environment must have similar peripheral equipment (example, tape devices) to what is currently being used at the State of Maine data center so that thorough unit testing can be conducted. Vendor must provide online internet connectivity to the system to facilitate State of Maine testing. Optional onsite access must also be available.

4. Z114 Fiber Cabling Services

Vendor must include services to plan and install all of the cables (ESCON and FICON) on the new z114 system. The following activities must be performed by the vendor:

a) Conduct a survey on the current processor channel configuration

b) Conduct a survey on the current site to document fiber infrastructure

c) Configure appropriate “jumper” cable configuration for physical 2818 connectivity to peripherals and LAN

d) Test all cables – testing to be done during pre-staging

e) Generate CHIPID Move Map, mapping existing peripherals to 2818

f) Label jumper cables according to CHPID Move MAP

g) Provide full project management for the cabling installation

h) Assist with cable moves as required

5. Networking and Open Systems Adapter (OSA) Services

Vendor must supply services to configure, test and implement the Open Systems Adapter - OSA Express3 cards that are part of the z114 configuration. The following activities must be performed by the vendor.

a) Collect all necessary information to configure all OSA Express3 cards

b) Setup hypersocket definitions

c) Provide sample hypersocket definitions

d) Configure OSA Cards with appropriate attributes using OSA/SF

e) Test OSA Setup – testing to be performed during pre-staging

f) Generate IOCP / HCD entries needed

6. Integrated Console Controller OSA-ICC Configuration Vendor must supply services to configure, test and implement the Open Systems Adapter Integrated Console Controller (OSA-ICC). The following activities must be performed by the Vendor.

a) Collect all necessary information to configure ICC based on the setup of the current ICC.

b) Setup and connect the OSA-ICC

c) Setup and configure the OSA-ICC Desktop 3270 sessions

d) Setup and configure the OSA-ICC LAN 3270 sessions

e) Test the OSA-ICC and Mode Conversion cables - testing to be done during pre-staging

f) Test the OSA-ICC LAN and desktop sessions – Testing to be done during pre-staging

g) Generate IOCP / HCD entries needed

h) During the initial implementation phase at the State of Maine data center vendor must have the ICC functional for the test LPAR and the alternative consoles.

7. Onsite Installation and Production Cut Over Services Once the z114 testing is complete the Vendor will ship the system to State of Maine for IBM to provide physical installation services. The vendor is required to be onsite for systems programming support during production cutover to the z114. Vendor must remain onsite until the system is fully functional in production.

8. Training

Vendor must supply complete training on the all of the items included in this RFQ. Training should provide complete instructions on the use of the z114. Training should also include a thorough review of the set up and configuration of the all the items that are part of this bid.

9. De-installation and removal of old processors Vendor must supply IBM services to de-install the z890 (2086-A04) processors and return it to IBM for disposal. This must be completed within 30 days of the IBM code 20 installation date of the new z114 processor. Vendor must include all shipping and freight charges.

Total Cost for All Services: $_____________________________ Including travel, vendor data center usage charge and remote dial in equipment

Section 4 - cost summary page

Hardware, Software and Services Section

Description

Total

Purchase

Price

#2.1 IBM EGO Software

IBM EGO Operating System Software (z/OS)

/ Year Note: Invoiced by vendor

#2.2 Other IBM Software

Note: Invoiced by IBM directly

zSERIES REFERENCES

Please supply references of three customers that the vendor has sold and implemented zSeries systems for. One must be a government account.

Company Name ________________________________________________________

Contact Name _________________________________________________________

Contact Phone___________________________________________________________

Company Name ________________________________________________________

Contact Name __________________________________________________________

Contact Phone___________________________________________________________

Company Name ________________________________________________________

Contact Name __________________________________________________________

Contact Phone___________________________________________________________

IBM PREMIER BUSINESS PARTNER CERTIFICATION

I ________________________________ , acting as a representative of

(name of representative)

__________________________, hereby certify that we are an IBM Premier

(name of company)

Business Partner authorized to sell IBM zSeries products. I further Certify that all aspects of this bid comply with IBM Business Partner Guidelines as outlined by the IBM Business Partner program.

Name _________________________________________

Title __________________________________________

Signature _____________________________________ Date __________________________________________