26-0016-2 Purchase of Solarwinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Advanced Subscription Renewal

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for a one-year subscription renewal of SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Advanced 500 node license (Part Number 201086HC, Serial Number SW412798) through Invitation to Bid 26-0016-2. The renewal term is effective April 24, 2026 through April 24, 2027, and bids must be submitted online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal by 2:00 PM on February 20, 2026. Only authorized resellers of SolarWinds software and licenses are eligible to submit bids, and vendors are advised to contact their SolarWinds representatives for pricing assistance. The procurement includes standard warranty coverage, with all delivery, handling, surcharges, and other costs included in the quoted price on an F.O.B. basis to Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date. All inquiries and questions must be directed exclusively to Sabrina Tippett, Procurement Specialist, through the procurement portal, with no direct contact to County departments permitted. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

Chatham County has established a combined 30% Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal for this procurement and requires bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with qualified M/WBE firms. The contract is classified as an annual contract with potential renewal options for four additional one-year terms if all parties agree, providing an opportunity for long-term vendor partnerships. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose bid provides the best value. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation, vendors should work with their SolarWinds representatives to develop competitive pricing for the 500-node license renewal. This procurement requires integration with existing SolarWinds infrastructure currently in use by Chatham County, as indicated by the specific serial number referenced in the bid specifications.