Hosting Site Analysis

The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a comprehensive Data Center Host Site Analysis, specifically seeking professional consulting services to conduct an independent review of their target-state hosting environment. The procurement, located in Marion County, aims to evaluate data center hosting requirements, application resiliency, and IT disaster recovery capabilities while performing a total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for co-location, managed services, and cloud hosting alternatives. Key deliverables include customizing an alternative analysis framework, conducting a detailed assessment, validating findings with the PERS team, and producing a final report and presentation. The RFQ is estimated to take 25 business days and is exclusively open to Multiple Price Schedule Agreement (MPSA) holders. Evaluation criteria will focus on the technical approach, resources and project management capabilities, and cost structure. The solicitation was posted on August 16, 2023, with proposals due by August 30, 2023, and requires strict compliance with PERS security policies and demonstrated security certifications.

The contract opportunity appears restricted to MPSA holders, potentially limiting the pool of eligible respondents. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are mentioned, offerors must demonstrate robust security credentials and technical expertise in data center and hosting environment analysis. The procurement has a defined budget of approximately $80,000 for professional services, with the expectation that the successful vendor will be awarded a contract similar to the existing MPSA Work Order Contract format. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation, suggesting this might be a new or re-competed service engagement. The scope implies a potential need for vendors with extensive experience in IT infrastructure assessment, cloud hosting alternatives, and comprehensive cost modeling for enterprise-level technology environments. The contract will likely require deep technical understanding of data center operations, hosting strategies, and comprehensive cost-benefit analysis methodologies.