ADDENDUM 1 - Offer for Sale - IBM Mainframe & IBM Enterprise

Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (WCRESA) in Michigan is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal #18-009-651 for the purchase of IBM mainframe and enterprise storage equipment. The procurement includes an IBM Z13 system (2965-N10 H01) mainframe computer equipped with FICON Express8S SX ports, OSA-Express5S networking ports, and an integrated lift tool kit, along with an IBM DS8884 Enterprise System Storage unit (2833-984) with 5 TB capacity featuring Flashcopy and PAV capabilities. The purchase also encompasses de-installation, removal, and shipping services for the equipment. Proposal submissions are due by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 a.m. EST at the Wayne WCRESA Purchasing Office, Room 374. Written questions from bidders must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018, with WCRESA responses due by Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Bidders must submit one signed original and one electronic copy of their proposal, with all proposals valid for a minimum of sixty days from submission. Qualified bidders must comply with all RFP requirements, including submission of notarized Conflict of Interest Affidavits, Certificate of Liability Insurance, and Ethical Standards Affidavits, along with acceptance of the WCRESA Master Service Agreement terms. Required insurance coverage includes Workers' Compensation Insurance at $100,000 per occurrence/$500,000 aggregate, Commercial General Liability Insurance at $1 million per occurrence/aggregate, and Automobile Liability Insurance at $1 million combined single limit, with WCRESA named as additional insured.

No set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, are identified in this procurement opportunity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the addendum documentation. Pricing information and specific financial terms are to be provided by bidders in Attachment #2 (Bid Proposal) of their response; however, no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available materials. WCRESA is exempt from all federal, state, and local taxes and will not be responsible for any taxes imposed on the bidder. All proposals submitted become the property of WCRESA and will not be returned. WCRESA reserves the right to select the preferred bidder, negotiate contracts during November 2018, withdraw the RFP at any time, waive minor irregularities, and request clarifications from bidders.