Infoblox Upgrade

The Maine Office of Information Technology is requesting bids on six Infoblox IB-1550-A-NS1GRID DNS and DHCP appliances with one year of annual maintenance, with bids due January 18, 2010. Bidders must be authorized Infoblox channel partners with offices located within 150 miles of Augusta, Maine — a restrictive geographic eligibility requirement.

The scope comprises six new-manufacture Infoblox IB-1550-A-NS1GRID appliances configured for Network Services One Grid operation, plus one year of direct 24 x 7 support via 800 number and next business day replacement service for failed units. This procurement represents the initial phase of a planned upgrade to replace twelve grid-based appliances nearing the end of vendor support, with potential contract expansion for the remaining six units as funding becomes available. Delivery is required within fifteen business days of purchase order receipt; all shipping and handling is included at no cost to the State.

Award will be based on lowest total extended cost for all six appliances and maintenance combined. Bids must exclude Maine and federal sales and use taxes. All transportation and freight charges must be prepaid by the contractor and included in the bid price. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. In cases of tie bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering equipment produced or manufactured in Maine. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item using prescribed forms and electronic submission methods. Bids received after the closing deadline will not be considered.