Cohesity Data Management and Security Platform

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-31 on January 29, 2026, seeking sealed bids from qualified firms to establish a contract for the Cohesity Data Management and Security Platform. This procurement targets data management and security solutions designed to enhance the district's infrastructure and operational capabilities. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility and responsiveness by meeting minimum licensing, bonding, insurance, and contractual requirements; maintaining majority U.S. ownership; possessing proper business registration and licenses in Georgia; complying with E-Verify requirements under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91; maintaining appropriate insurance coverage; and ensuring technology product compliance with the district's adopted accessibility standards. The solicitation requires submission of multiple compliance documents including a notarized Bidder's Information Form, E-Verify affidavit, debarment and suspension verification, lobbying disclosure form, certificate of insurance, Georgia corporate registration (if applicable), required licenses, W-9 form, and supporting documentation. Written questions, requests for interpretations, and requests for material substitution must be submitted by February 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (ET), and sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the SCCPSS Purchasing Department e-Procurement portal (https://sccpss.bonfirehub.com) no later than March 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (ET). The district anticipates issuing a notice of intent to award on or about March 10, 2026, with contract execution to follow upon final approval by the appropriate decision maker. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled, and bid bonds and performance/payment bonds are not required.

The solicitation includes specific federal compliance requirements applicable to qualifying bids, including debarment and suspension verification, lobbying disclosure certification (for bids exceeding $100,000), contract work hours and safety standards (for bids over $100,000), procurement of recovered materials (for bids over $10,000), and clean air/water compliance (for bids over $150,000). Bidders must hold their proposals valid for ninety days after the scheduled bid opening date and commit to maintaining quoted pricing for the initial contract term. The ITB does not identify any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing contracted infrastructure, or specified award values and budget ranges within the available documentation. The district reserves the right to cancel the ITB, amend procedures, reject any or all bids, and negotiate contract terms with the selected bidder. All bids must comply with state and federal workforce authorization requirements, and contractors must ensure all subcontractors engaged in physical performance of services also demonstrate E-Verify compliance. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the solicitation documents.