Invitation for Bid / Server and Storage Refresh

The City of Winston-Salem, located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, is seeking bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to replace its current server, storage, and backup infrastructure. Specifically, the city is looking to replace its existing Cisco UCS servers, NetApp storage, and Veeam backup software with hyperconverged solutions from Nutanix and Cohesity. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required Nutanix 4-node cluster and Cohesity 4-node cluster, including quantities of hardware components. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2024, and the project is expected to be completed within 60 days of award. Bidders are required to provide a grand total amount in their pricing.

The IFB outlines various contractual and compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination policies, Iran Divestment Act certification, and the City's rights and options regarding the procurement process. However, the IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it provide information about any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, or the existing IT infrastructure that requires integration. The IFB also does not specify any award values or budget ranges.