Addendum No 1 - Power Protect Backup Service

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the West Virginia Office of Technology, issued Addendum No. 1 to a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ 0231 OOT2700000003) for Dell Power Protect Backup Service with Advanced Ransomware Recovery Subscription or an equivalent product, with responses due August 13, 2026. The original solicitation closed August 6, 2026, but the addendum extends the opportunity and modifies original solicitation terms and conditions; prospective vendors must acknowledge receipt of the addendum as a condition of submission.

The scope is a five-year fixed-amount all-inclusive service contract for backup power protection and ransomware recovery solutions. The service will be delivered to the West Virginia Office of Technology at Building 5, 10th Floor, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia. Vendors must certify compliance with all project specifications, performance requirements, service-level agreements, insurance provisions, warranty terms, and operational standards outlined in both the base CRFQ and addendum documentation.

Bids must include a lump-sum price for the five-year term. Award will be made to the qualified bidder offering best value in accordance with the evaluation methodology established in the solicitation documents. The procurement folder number is 2021039. Vendor inquiries should be directed to Toby L. Welch, buyer, at (304) 558-8802 or toby.l.welch@wv.gov. All offers require the vendor's Federal Employer Identification Number and authorized signature. No set-asides or special provisions are noted in the documentation.