HPE DL380 Gen12 Servers

San Bernardino County's Human Services Information Technology and Support Division is issuing Invitation to Bid No. HSSA26-HSSA-6263 for the procurement of HPE DL380 Gen12 Servers and associated hardware and software components. The solicitation requests 15 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380 Gen12 SFF NC Configure-to-order servers along with numerous compatible components including 30 processor units, 360 memory modules, storage controllers, network adapters, power supplies, fans, and various enablement kits. The bid also includes software licensing for HPE iLO Advanced, HPE Tech Care Essential Service, and HPE Compute Ops Management Standard. Bidders must submit questions by January 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with bid submissions due February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and tentative contract award scheduled for the week of February 27, 2026. All pricing must be submitted on the authorized County bid form with per-unit pricing in ink or typewritten format with no erasures permitted, and all quotes must be effective for 90 days. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt on an FOB County destination basis, with payment terms of Net 60 days after acceptance of materials.

The procurement contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the available documentation. Public agencies located within San Bernardino County may participate in any resulting award at no additional freight cost to the County, while agencies outside the county shall bear all freight charges. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. All bidders must register in the County's ePro electronic procurement system prior to bid submission, and all questions must be submitted through that system. Pricing shall include any additional fees such as taxes and shipping and handling, with California sales/use tax and federal excise tax to be shown separately on invoices. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and awards contracts to the responsive, responsible bidder providing the best value. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents.