Description
The State of West Virginia, via its Department of Administration Purchasing Division, is issuing a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) for a five‑year Dell PowerProtect Backup Service with Advanced Ransomware Recovery Subscription (or an equivalent solution). Vendors must submit a lump‑sum, all‑inclusive price for the five‑year term. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑bid meeting clause (but no meeting is scheduled), a question deadline of July 29, 2026, and a bid opening on August 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM. The contract is a term contract with a five‑year initial period and optional one‑year renewals, subject to funding and approval.
• Service: Enterprise‑grade backup and ransomware recovery (software‑as‑a‑service).
• Contract length: 5 years, with possible 1‑year renewals.
• Pricing: Lump‑sum, all‑inclusive price for the entire term.
• Submission: Electronic via wvOASIS, paper, or fax; must be signed.
• Mandatory requirements: Compliance with West Virginia procurement rules, insurance, and registration.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsible bidder; award date not disclosed.