Questions Set 1 - VTS.docx
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This document is a set of questions related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) for an IBM TS7770 Virtual Tape System (VTS) to replace the existing IBM TS7760 VTS in Springfield, Illinois. The current TS7760 system is running out of disk space and will be going out of support in December 2024. ILSOS is seeking 1 VTS system for the Springfield location and has provided clarification on several aspects of the IFB, including the replacement of a power cord feature, disk erasure services, maintenance requirements, and the exclusion of alternative products.
The IFB stipulates a 5-year maintenance period, with ILSOS requesting an estimate for a 5-year maintenance renewal. Pricing terms, set-asides, and funding sources are not explicitly discussed in this document, though ILSOS has indicated a willingness to negotiate any price changes when the renewal term is available.
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25-350SOS-ITSOS-B-44800
IBM Virtual Tape System Question Set 1
1. Can you please provide the IBM site number and part numbers?
current model VTS serial number is H1756
2. Section 1.2 references 2 different VTS system however we only see 1 listed for Springfield. Please validate if 2 systems are needed.
This is an error and should be ignored. ILSOS is only seeking 1 VTS system.
3. Section 1.2.1.1 references feature code 1912. This has been replaced with feature code 1913. There is no price change as this is a power cord. Please update.
This is fine
4. Section 1.2.2.6 Removal Services – there are 2 options for Drives
a. Option 1 – you can remove the drives and destroy them. This would be at no additional cost.
b. Option 2 – we can include a disk erasure services if desired. This will add cost to the services.
ILSOS requests Option 2. An additional line item has been added to the bid.
5. Section 1.1.3.17 references Boulder. The configs only reference Springfield, are there additional configs that should be included for Boulder?
This is an error and should be ignored. ILSOS is only seeking 1 VTS system for Springfield, Illinois.
6. Section 1.2.3.19 references Maintenance. The configuration includes a total of 5yrs Support. This includes the 1yr of warranty. Is this ok or do you need 6yrs total?
5 years support
7. Section 2.1.4 asks for a 5yr Maintenance Renewal. We cannot provide a firm price at this time but can provide an estimate. Is that ok?
An estimate is fine and ILSOS will negotiate any price changes when the renewal term is available.
8. We understand that the request is specifically for and IBM TS7770 Virtual Tape System (VTS) specifically for mainframe usage. Will alternative products be considered, especially if full compatibility, enhanced flexibility, and a more cost effective solution is available?
No, alternative products will not be considered.
9. Sections 1.2 References 2 different VTS Systems and sections 1.2.1.X all reference a Springfield, IL location. Are there Separate specs for a Boulder, CO (referenced in 1.2.3.17) location?
No there are no spec
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