Enterprise on-premise data center refresh

The document is a Request for Qualification (RFQ) from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) for the purchase, delivery, installation, and support of an on-premises data center refresh. The goal is to acquire a scalable, high-performance three-tier architecture to support various workloads, including: 1. Core virtualization and general compute workloads in Hyper-V 2. Light-duty GPU workloads (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud applications) 3. Optional medium-scale AI/data science workloads 4. High availability, low latency, and long-term operational support The RFQ is open to qualified vendors, and respondents are required to submit their proposals electronically, including their company name and the title "Server Replacement Project" in the file name. The proposal should include all required information, and respondents are encouraged to provide additional information that may assist WSU Tech in making its selection. Key terms and conditions include: * The RFQ is a competitive process, and WSU Tech reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. * The contract will be a lump sum contract, and the successful contractor will be responsible for all state and local taxes. * The proposed timeline for project completion will be agreed upon, and liquidated damages may be assessed if the contractor exceeds the contracted number of days for completion. * The contractor is required to provide references and propose any subcontractors they plan to use. The RFQ includes and incorporates contract provisions, and respondents are expected to review and comply with these terms and conditions. The proposal must be valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days from the date of the proposal closing, and prices and terms must be valid for the length of the resulting contract. Overall, the RFQ is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive data center refresh solution that meets WSU Tech's technical and operational requirements.