Description
The State Highway Administration (SHA) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) to renew its contract for NetApp hardware support and maintenance services. The goal is to ensure continuous support for NetApp storage systems, critical patches, updates, and software support through 12/31/2025 to avoid service disruptions to internal and external customers, including public safety operations. Only Master Contractors holding the existing SHA Hardware Master Contract (060B2490022) are eligible to submit bids. The solicitation requires vendors to be authorized resellers for NetApp, provide pricing valid for at least 90 days, and include documentation such as MSRP screenshots and, if applicable, a Mercury Affidavit. Bids must be submitted electronically via eMMA by 2:00 PM EDT on 31 August 2026; questions are due by 27 August 2026. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous, responsible, and responsive vendor, with invoicing procedures detailed for both one‑time and annual pricing.
• Scope: Maintenance, repair, and support of NetApp storage hardware and associated software.
• Eligibility: Small Business Reserve (SBR) certified vendors; must be a Master Contractor under SHA’s 2012 hardware contract.
• Submission: Electronic via eMMA; include Letter of Authorization, MSRP screenshot, and optional Mercury Affidavit.
• Key Dates: Issue 08/20/2026, Questions 08/27/2026, Bid Due 08/31/2026 (2 PM EDT).
• Evaluation: Responsiveness, conformance to scope, overall advantage to the State.
• Contractual Terms: Pricing must be valid 90 days; invoicing within 30 days of acceptance for one‑time items, annual billing thereafter.