Server Rack and Power Supplies

The North Dakota University System (NDUS) Core Technology Services is seeking bids for a specialized server infrastructure procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB) CTS-25-023. The solicitation targets the acquisition of one Hoffman PNC21812B ProLine ConnecTek Network Communication/Patch Cabinet with a custom configuration and two Vertiv VP4N30A3 Monitored Rack Power Distribution Units. The procurement will serve all 11 institutions under the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, with delivery required within 6 weeks to a Grand Forks, North Dakota address located at 3703 Campus Road. Key procurement dates include a bid issuance on 10/14/2025, with questions due by 10/16/2025 and bid responses required by 10/22/2025. The contract term extends from the effective date through 10/01/2026, with NDUS reserving the right to extend the contract up to two months and potentially renew for one additional 12-month period. The procurement is structured as an all-or-none award with firm-fixed pricing for the entire contract duration, following North Dakota state procurement regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid requires bidder registration and compliance with state vendor guidelines, and the procurement will be conducted on a tax-exempt basis. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears focused on upgrading technological infrastructure for the university system. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the documentation, though the specifics relate to targeted technological components for network and power distribution infrastructure. Vendors will need to demonstrate ability to meet the precise specifications for the Hoffman patch cabinet and Vertiv power distribution units, with delivery capabilities to the Grand Forks location. The all-or-none award structure suggests that partial bids or alternative configurations will not be considered, emphasizing the need for exact compliance with the specified equipment requirements.