IFB - Net App Disk Refresh Maintenance and Support 3 yr

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide a 36-month contract for NetApp Disk Refresh Maintenance and Support. This includes furnishing and delivering replacement NetApp shelves and drives, as well as continued maintenance and support for the Tollway's existing NetApp equipment that has reached end-of-life. The successful vendor must be an authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller of the proposed items and capable of providing genuine parts, assemblies, and accessories as supplied by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). All questions regarding this Invitation for Bid (IFB) must be emailed to the Information Contact by 2:30 pm on 02/06/2022, and electronic bid submissions are due by the specified date and time on the ISTHA's BidBuy procurement system. The Tollway will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This IFB does not include any set-aside designations for small, minority, women, or veteran-owned businesses, nor does it mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The total contract value is estimated, with no renewal options available. Bidders must provide pricing on all line items to be considered responsive, and the total contract value shall not exceed the maximum amount without a formal amendment.