New Nutanix System & Disaster Recovery Node

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut is requesting sealed bids for hardware, software, and support to replace existing Nutanix systems and install a new Nutanix system configured as a public safety disaster recovery node, with bids due October 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The Town has already selected an integrator and solicits bids exclusively on equipment, software licenses, and support services specified in two attachments covering a Primary Data Center and a Disaster Recovery Node. Electronic submissions are not accepted; bids must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615.

The Primary Data Center component comprises four NX-1175S-G10 nodes with Intel Xeon 6515P processors, DDR5 memory, solid-state drives, networking equipment, and 25 three-year Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure Pro Software licenses. The Disaster Recovery Node consists of one NX-1175S-G10 with Intel Xeon 6530P processor and corresponding hardware and software. No equivalent or replacement equipment will be considered; all items must match exact specifications, and any deviations must be clearly identified.

Bidders must be authorized Nutanix dealers, distributors, or resellers and must provide proof of applicable certifications and licensing. Proposals must include standard warranty, shipping, freight, taxes, insurance, overhead, and profit with delivery to Stratford Town Hall by October 2026. Pricing must remain firm for 30 days from the bid due date. Bidders must provide minimum three business references, years in business, firm size, and location. Bidders must certify OSHA compliance, obtain appropriate insurance naming the Town as additional insured, and indemnify the Town against contract-related claims.

The purchase is contingent upon available budget. Questions are due October 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.; written requests must be submitted to Gabby Tuccinardi at gtuccinardi2@townofstratford.com. The Town reserves the right to award to multiple bidders based on specification compliance, pricing, availability, and service center locality, or to reject all bids. No contract value is disclosed.