Power Protect Backup Service

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the West Virginia Office of Technology, is requesting quotes for Dell Power Protect Backup Service with Advanced Ransomware Recovery Subscription or an equal alternative under CRFQ OOT2700000003, with quotes due August 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and questions due July 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Vendors must submit a lump-sum all-inclusive price for the entire five-year service term on NIGP Commodity Code 81161700. The service will support state operations with specified service level agreements, response times, maintenance schedules, and equipment specifications for backup power delivery. The scope includes technical capability requirements, financial stability demonstration, and evidence of comparable experience providing power protection services to state or municipal entities.

Service will be invoiced to and performed at the WV Office of Technology, Building 5, 10th Floor, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia. Submissions must include FEIN number and authorized signature. Toby L. Welch (buyer) serves as the primary contact at (304) 558-8802 or toby.l.welch@wv.gov. All offers are subject to the terms and conditions in the solicitation documents. The source indicates that the CRFQ may include small business set-asides or other socioeconomic preferences under West Virginia procurement regulations, though no specific set-aside is explicitly stated in the available materials.