272081 - Blackwell Server Edition - IT

The State of Alabama, through its Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, is soliciting quotes for Blackwell Server Edition workstation and data center graphics card kits under Alabama Buys opportunity 272081, with responses due November 10, 2026. The attached standard terms govern a Quick Quote solicitation, so suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the platform.

The specified configuration is an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 server with an Intel Xeon Gold 5515+ processor, 64 GB of RAM with potential for expansion, a Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series dual-port 10GBASE-T Ethernet adapter, and Windows Server 2022. The system runs HCL Domino 14.5.1 with GPU enablement for Domino IQ, which hosts large language models on-premises without transmitting sensitive data to external cloud providers. Support requirements are limited to included warranty coverage.

The attached terms cap total contract cost at $25,000 and permit annual renewals by written agreement for up to five years from the effective date. The state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses on all bids. Suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the state, comply with Alabama's Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and provide E-Verify documentation if they employ workers in Alabama. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Contracts are governed by Alabama law with sole venue in Montgomery, and the Chief Procurement Officer may cancel for convenience.