The Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) is soliciting bids for Backup Network Storage Hardware for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), seeking to replace existing backup storage infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. The procurement specifically requires one HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen 11 Server, one HPE StoreEver MSL2024 LTO9 Tape Library, and two HPE StoreOnce 3660 Storage Appliances or equivalent. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for 41 line items, including hardware components, upgrades, cables, licensing, and five years of yearly support. The successful contractor must deliver remote monitoring capabilities, advanced hardware replacement, 24x7xNBD support, and provide formal training for KCAB IT staff. Alternative equipment will be considered if compatible with Veeam Backup and Replication 12.2 or newer, with bidders required to submit detailed manufacturer specifications demonstrating equivalence. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of February 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm, with answers posted by February 27, 2025, and a final proposal submission deadline of March 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm through KCAB's OpenGov procurement portal. The solicitation includes provisions for Kentucky resident bidder preference, with specific certification requirements for in-state and out-of-state vendors. Bidders must complete residency affidavits demonstrating their status, with potential preference given to Kentucky-based businesses. The procurement emphasizes compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination requirements, ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises have a full and fair opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant investment in storage infrastructure upgrade and integration services. The contract term is proposed for 5 years, with potential one-year extensions for maintenance and support services. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including certificates of insurance, completed bidder residence forms, and confirmation of understanding all solicitation terms. The airport reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all proposals, and negotiate with qualified proposers to ensure the best technological and operational solution for CVG's backup storage needs.
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Resident_&_Non-Resident_Bidder_Affidavits.pdf | 17KB | 2/5/25 | ||
Backup_Network_Storage_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf | 215KB | 2/17/25 | ||
25-009-Notice_to_Bidders.pdf | 92KB | 2/5/25 | ||
25-009-ITB_Backup_Storage_Hardware.pdf | 295KB | 2/7/25 |