UCS Hardware Upgrades

The City of Orlando is seeking bids from authorized Cisco resellers for a comprehensive UCS Hardware Upgrades project (IFB25-0454) spanning multiple municipal locations, including the Orlando Operations Center and City Hall. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifically targets the replacement of existing end-of-support infrastructure with new Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) hardware components. The procurement includes detailed specifications for UCS M6 Rack Blade MLBs, Cisco Intersight SaaS, infrastructure services, server licenses, compute nodes, memory modules, CPUs, cooling modules, power supplies, and various accessories. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the City's e-Procurement Portal by July 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a cut-off date for questions on July 3, 2025. The City has explicitly stated that only new, unused hardware in original manufacturer packaging will be accepted, and all prices must include shipping and delivery charges. The solicitation emphasizes that alternate manufacturers or model numbers will not be considered, as the technical solution has been pre-designed with Cisco. The City reserves the right to award the contract on a lump sum, per group, or per item basis.

The procurement appears to be open to all authorized Cisco resellers without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project involves a one-time purchase with multiple hardware configurations across three locations, with total estimated project costs ranging from $226,918.89 to $739,531.31 depending on the specific configuration selected. The contract is structured with a potential 36-month term, including a 12-month auto-renewal option, and covers hardware refresh for critical municipal computing infrastructure. The proposed implementations include various Cisco UCS components such as B200 M6 Blade servers, X210c M7 Compute Nodes, UCS 9508 Chassis, and Fabric Interconnect 6454, along with associated licensing and Cisco Intersight SaaS infrastructure services. Pricing is based on Cisco's global price list and includes essentials-level support, with the City maintaining strict requirements for new, unused equipment and comprehensive technical specifications. The solicitation indicates a significant technological upgrade aimed at modernizing the city's computing infrastructure with state-of-the-art Cisco hardware and software solutions.