Addendum No 8 - Power Protect Backup Service

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the West Virginia Office of Technology, is requesting quotes for Dell Power Protect Backup Service with Advanced Ransomware Recovery Subscription or an equivalent product under CRFQ 0231 OOT2700000003, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. (Addendum No. 8). A second question period runs October 9–13, 2026, with questions due by 3:00 p.m. on October 13.

The scope is a lump sum all-inclusive price covering a five-year contract term for backup service. Vendors must submit pricing as a single line item. Service will be invoiced to and performed for the WV Office of Technology at Building 5, 10th Floor, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia. The commodity code is 81161700. Bids should be submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305.

The original solicitation posted July 21, 2026, with an initial question deadline of July 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The bid opening has been extended multiple times through eight addenda issued between August 12 and October 9, 2026. Addendum No. 8 reopened the question period and moved the bid opening from October 20 to October 27, 2026. No contract value, evaluation criteria, incumbent contractor, set-asides, or preferences are disclosed in the available materials. Toby L. Welch, buyer, is reachable at (304) 558-8802 or toby.l.welch@wv.gov.