IBM zEnterprise Z114

The State of Maine Office of Information Technology is requesting quotes for an IBM zEnterprise Z114 mainframe system under RFQ, with quotes due June 29, 2012. This is a replacement for the existing IBM z890 processor and represents a sole-source procurement contingent on cost reduction compared to maintaining the current system.

Vendors must be current IBM Premier Business Partners authorized to remarket IBM zSeries products, with a demonstrated track record of selling and implementing at least six new IBM zSeries processors in the past 12 months and three references (including one government customer). Vendors must certify fiscal stability and compliance with IBM Business Partner program guidelines.

The scope is a comprehensive turnkey solution including hardware, software, and implementation services. Hardware consists of one new IBM z114 2818-M05 Model C01 configured with 12 ESCON Channels, 8 FICON Express8 LX Channels, 8 GB of Memory, 3 OSA Express3 1000BaseT cards, HMC, I/O cages, fanouts, and peripheral equipment. Software includes z/OS operating system with SDSF, Security Server, and DFSMS DSS features invoiced annually under IBM's Enterprise Growth Offering (EGO) program, plus COBOL Alternate Function, DITTO for MVS, and CICS TS for z/OS V.2 invoiced monthly. Services include project planning and management, z114 configuration, 10 days of pre-staging and acceptance testing at the vendor's location, fiber cabling, OSA and ICC configuration, onsite installation, production cutover support, training, and de-installation of the z890 within 30 days of new system installation.

All full-time systems programming and configuration work must use in-house employees with a minimum of three months tenure; subcontractors are not permitted. Bids must organize costs into hardware/warranty/maintenance, software, and services components. All costs must include shipping, freight, and de-installation of the existing system. No partial bids, equipment substitutions, or used items are permitted.