COP PURCHASE-10 Servers for Oracle Rack

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting sealed bids for 10 servers comprising 4 Dell PowerEdge DL380s and 6 Dell PowerEdge DL580s configured for an Oracle Rack development environment, with bids due January 17, 2011.

The servers are specified with detailed processor, memory, storage, and networking configurations tailored to Oracle database infrastructure. DL380s feature dual-socket processor configurations; DL580s feature quad-socket configurations for higher computational demand. Both include redundant power supplies and cooling systems, network interface specifications, and enterprise management controller requirements. The specification document establishes precise technical parameters for processor types, core counts, memory capacity, storage capacity and type, and peripheral component interface standards to ensure compatibility and performance appropriate for enterprise-level database applications.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item and deliver prepaid, with transportation charges at the contractor's expense. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award items individually or as a group, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value, with evaluation factors including quality, conformance to specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. In tie-bid situations, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days are not considered. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes. Contracts may not be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written consent of the Director.