DELL Server Refresh

The County of Butte is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB 36-27) to purchase four Dell PowerEdge R470 servers to replace aging equipment. Vendors must submit a completed bid form (no vendor‑supplied quotes) by the deadline, include product specifications, and agree to register warranty and support directly with the County. The solicitation requires new, unused hardware, offers a local‑preference discount for suppliers within the county, and mandates a minimum 5‑year ProSupport service. Delivery is FOB destination to the County’s Behavioral Health department in Chico, CA. • Quantity: 4 Dell PowerEdge R470 servers (no hard drives, no RAID) • Required accessories: power supplies, fans, rails, cables, management software, 5‑year ProSupport, keep‑your‑hard‑drive service • Submission deadline: 2:30 PM, Tuesday Oct 27 2026 (electronic or sealed paper) • Questions due: Thursday Oct 15 2026; answers posted by Oct 20 2026 • Local‑preference discount: 2 % for suppliers with inventory in Butte County (for contracts $5‑$25 k) • Delivery address: 3217 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95973 (Behavioral Health) • No partial deliveries or refurbished items accepted