Purchase-HP proliant DL360 G6 server

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on HP ProLiant DL360 G6 servers, with bids due February 1, 2011. An in-state vendor preference applies; tied bids receive preference to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

The scope is a Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5504 server configuration at 2.00 GHz with 8 GB PC3-10600E memory, dual hot-plug drive cages with four 146 GB and three 300 GB 6G SAS drives, embedded HP NC382T dual-port Gigabit Server Adapter for network connectivity, dual 460 W power supplies, and integrated Lights Out 2 (iLO 2) server management. The standard warranty covers three years with parts and on-site next-business-day labor; an optional HP Care Pack extends coverage to four years with four-hour response time and 24/7 support.

Bids must include separate unit prices for each item and exclude federal and Maine state sales and use taxes. Transportation charges including freight must be prepaid by the contractor. Terms and cash discounts must be clearly stated; discounts under 20 days are not considered in award evaluation. Awards are made to the lowest responsible bidder on best value to the state, considering quality, specification conformity, delivery date, and ultimate cost. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities or technicalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and procure from alternative sources if the contractor defaults, charging excess costs to the defaulting bidder. Contractors must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and must provide current material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals under Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.