IBM Mainframe & IBM Enterprise Storage

Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (WCRESA) issued Request for Proposal 18-009-651 seeking to procure IBM Mainframe and IBM Enterprise Storage equipment. The procurement encompasses an IBM Z13 system (model 2965-N10 H01) equipped with FICON Express8S SX ports and OSA-Express5S 1000BASE-T ports, along with an IBM DS8884 Enterprise System Storage unit (model 2833-984) featuring 5 TB capacity, Flashcopy functionality, and PAV capabilities. The scope of work includes de-installation, removal, and shipping services for the equipment. Bidders were required to submit written questions by October 22, 2018, with responses provided by October 26, 2018. Proposals were due November 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Wayne RESA Purchasing Office, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 a.m. EST the same day. The successful bidder was anticipated to be selected in November 2018, with subsequent contract negotiations. All proposals were required to remain valid for at least sixty days from submission.

Bidders were required to submit notarized Conflict of Interest Affidavits and Ethical Standards Affidavits, along with Certificates of Liability Insurance meeting specified requirements: $1 million Commercial General Liability, $1 million Automobile Liability with WCRESA named as Additional Insured, and Workers' Compensation Insurance at $100,000 per occurrence. The successful bidder must execute WCRESA's Master Service Agreement, which includes indemnification obligations, confidentiality provisions, and compliance with all applicable Michigan laws. The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, current contractors, or award values and budget ranges, as pricing proposals were to be submitted separately by bidders on the provided Bid Proposal attachment. All proposal materials submitted become the property of WCRESA and will not be returned to bidders.