Backup System and Disaster Recovery

East Hartford Public Schools (EHPS) in Hartford County, Connecticut, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) numbered 1851-24 seeking qualified technology companies to design, supply, and install a comprehensive backup system and disaster recovery plan. The solicitation is open from January 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST to February 26, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, with a vendor question and answer period running from January 30, 2024, at 9:15 AM EST through February 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST. The primary objective is to procure a robust technological solution that ensures data protection, system resilience, and rapid recovery capabilities for the school district's technological infrastructure. Interested vendors must demonstrate expertise in developing backup systems that can effectively safeguard critical educational data and technology resources. Proposals must include a detailed plan for system design, installation, and potential implementation strategies that align with EHPS's technological needs.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. While the RFP does not specify a precise estimated total contract value, it indicates that payment terms will be vendor-specified and delivery will be free on board destination. Vendors interested in submitting proposals should contact Tea Culani at East Hartford Public Schools, who can be reached at 860-622-5138 or culani.t@easthartford.org. The solicitation includes two primary documents: the main RFP document for the Backup System and Disaster Recovery and an accompanying Addendum 1, which likely provides additional technical or procedural details for potential respondents.