DEV Servers For MDOE Data

The Maine Department of Education (MDOE) is soliciting bids for development servers, with bids due April 13, 2010. The procurement specifies configurable HP ProLiant DL380 G6 servers with detailed hardware configurations and warranty/support terms.

Two server configurations are specified. The first configuration includes a Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5570 at 2.93 GHz, 24 GB of RAM, six 300 GB SAS hard drives, an embedded P410i SAS array controller with 1G Flash Backed Cache upgrade, dual-port embedded Gigabit network adapters, and a 750W hot-plug power supply. The second configuration features a Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5560 at 2.80 GHz, 24 GB of PC3-10600R DDR3 memory, eight 300 GB 6G Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS hard drives in RAID configuration, an embedded P410i SAS array controller with 1G Flash Backed Cache upgrade, dual embedded HP NC382i Gigabit Network Adapters, and a 750W hot-plug power supply. Both configurations include HP iLO Advanced 1 Server License with one year of 24x7 technical support and HP Insight Software for server management, plus a three-year HP Standard Limited Warranty with next-business-day parts and on-site labor support. An optional HP Care Pack extends coverage to four years with four-hour response time and 24x7 support.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each configuration on prescribed forms or through electronic means. Bids must be sealed and submitted to the Maine Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced commodities. All transportation charges shall be prepaid by the contractor. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes.