Nutanix License Renewal

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) in Dane County, Wisconsin is soliciting sealed bids for the renewal of Nutanix licensing services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement encompasses 120 units of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure Pro Subscription Licenses and product hardware support renewal for 6 NX-1175S-G8-CM systems, with a three-year contract term running from May 1, 2026, through April 29, 2029. Sealed bids must be submitted via email to rfp@madsewer.org or by postal mail to 1610 Moorland Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713, with a submission deadline of 11:00 A.M. CT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Written questions from prospective bidders must be submitted by 11:00 A.M. CT on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with answers posted by the close of business on Friday, March 27, 2026. Bidders are required to monitor the District's website for any addenda within 72 hours prior to the bid deadline, and delivery must be completed no later than May 1, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest total cost bidder, with all bids remaining valid for 60 days following the opening date. Bidders must be authorized Nutanix partners or distributors with a minimum of three years of documented experience providing Nutanix equipment and must designate a single point of contact for all communications with the District.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation based on enterprise type or disadvantaged status mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must ensure all sub-vendors are pre-approved by MMSD and comply with contract terms, with the prime vendor assuming full responsibility for sub-vendor performance and payment. As a municipal corporation and tax-exempt entity, MMSD is exempt from Wisconsin sales tax and all state taxes, which should be reflected in submitted pricing. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not obligated to accept the lowest offer. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation; however, pricing is expected to be submitted on an itemized basis with invoices due after each delivery and payment anticipated within 30 days of receipt. All invoices must include the purchase order number, vendor name, remit address, contract prices, and detailed itemized charges.