UConn AI Innov Tech Sol RFP CDR010826 Pre-Prop Conf Slides.pdf
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This is a pre-proposal conference presentation for the University of Connecticut's AI Innovation Institute Technology Solutions RFP #CDR010826. The University seeks proposals from qualified technology solutions providers to design, build, supply, install, support, and continuously enhance an advanced AI computing resource serving as foundational infrastructure for the Institute. The scope of work encompasses hardware and software needs, system modality, technical and programmatic support, required features including immediate services, multiple environments and modalities, high availability, and a secure multi-enclave architecture addressing general, HIPAA, and federal compliance requirements. A pre-proposal conference was held on January 21, 2026, with a question deadline of February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM (ET), proposal due date in February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM (ET), and optional proposer presentations or demonstrations scheduled for March 2026. The initial contract term is four years with the potential for five additional one-year extensions or any part thereof, allowing for a total potential contract term of nine years, though alternate term configurations may be proposed.
The pricing proposal must include an itemized breakdown for enclaves with required details covering one-time costs, recurring costs, per-user or usage-based costs, and additional costs. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Technical Capability and Demonstrated Success (25 percent), System Architecture, Project Plan, and Timeline (25 percent), Financial Proposal including pricing and long-term cost-effectiveness (30 percent), and Value-Added Considerations such as AI Ecosystem Development, Joint Research Programs, and AI Education and Training (20 percent). Proposals must be submitted via the UConn HuskyBuy portal, with bidders required to acknowledge file size limits, download documents, and declare intent to bid. The RFP permits narrative responses through text boxes, menus, and uploads with edits and revisions allowed until the due date, and provides an alternate download/upload method with accompanying guidance documentation and a template contract exceptions process.
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1/21/2026
AI Innovation Institute Technology Solutions
RFP# CDR010826
Pre-Proposal Conference
January 21, 2026
Agenda
• RFP Timeline
• UConn AI Institute Background
• Scope of Work
• Preparing the Proposal
• Questions
RFP Timeline
DATE(S)*RFP EVENT
February 10, 2026; 2:00 PM (ET)Question Deadline
February 18, 2026; 2:00 PM (ET)Proposal Due Date & Time
March 2026 Proposer Presentations or
Demonstrations [optional]
*Subject to change as deemed necessary by the University
UConn AI Institute Background, RFP pg 3
Institute for AI Innovation – Hub for AI:
• Research
• Development
• Education & workforce development
Promoting economic competitiveness, growth, and responsible use across seven areas
UConn AI Institute Background, cont’d
Objective:
• contract with a qualified technology solutions provider to design, build, supply, install, support, and continuously enhance an advanced AI computing resource to serve as foundational infrastructure for the Institute
Scope of Work – RFP pgs 4 - 6
Scope topics (refer to RFP for details):
• Hardware & Software Needs
• System Modality
• Technical & Programmatic Support
• Required Features (next slide)
• Technical Support & Warranty
• Periodic System Refresh
Scope of Work – RFP pgs 4 - 6
Scope topics (refer to RFP for details):
• Required Features (cont’d):
o Immediate services o Multiple environments and modalities o High availability o Secure Multi-Enclave Architecture (general, HIPAA, federal compliance)
Pricing Proposal – RFP pg 6
Pricing Proposal (refer to RFP for details):
• RFP Section 6.8
• Itemized breakdown for enclaves
• Required details: one time, recurring, per user or usage, and additional costs
Value Added – RFP pg 6
Proposal may include value-added features or additional services or approaches to assist UConn in realizing goals:
• AI Ecosystem Development
• Joint Research Programs
• AI Education & Training
Contract Term – RFP pg 6-7
• Initial contract term of four years
• The parties may mutually agree to five additional 1-year extensions, or any part thereof
• Total potential contract term of nine years
• Alternate term configuration may be proposed
Evaluation Criteria, RFP pg 9
WeightEvaluation Criteria
Technical Capability & Demonstrated Success (implementation of
AI computing services to a research-driven customer base)
25System architecture, project plan, and timeline
Financial proposal (pricing, short-term and long-term cost-effectiveness, economic factors, and feasibility)
20Value-added considerations
100Total
Preparing the Proposal The Proposal is submitted via the UConn HuskyBuy portal:
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Homepage: Time remaining and Q&A
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Declare the intent to bid:
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Initial steps:
Acknowledge File Size Limits Download documents
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Narrative Responses:
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Narrative Responses: Text boxes, menus, uploads
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Edits and revisions allowed until due:
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Additional attachments:
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Alternate narrative response method (download / upload):
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Alternate narrative response method (download / upload) – refer to the guide:
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Template contract – exceptions process:
Preparing the Proposal – cont’d Questions:
Submitting the Proposal
Submission:
RFP Timeline
DATE(S)*RFP EVENT
February 10, 2026; 2:00 PM (ET)Question Deadline
February 18, 2026; 2:00 PM (ET)Proposal Due Date & Time
March 2026 Proposer Presentations or
Demonstrations [optional]
*Subject to change as deemed necessary by the University
Questions?
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