Annual Contract for Colocation Data Center Services

Tarrant County Information Technology Department (ITD) is seeking proposals for an enterprise-class data center colocation solution to support the County’s hybrid IT strategy. The purpose of this RFP is to identify a facility that can enhance resiliency, provide reliable carrier accessibility, and enable seamless interconnection with leading cloud services. This initiative is intended to strengthen business continuity, reduce operational risk, and align the County’s technology infrastructure with its long-term modernization goals. Key requirements include: • Providing a facility within 30 miles of 200 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX • Offering reliable carrier accessibility and interconnection with leading cloud services • Ensuring seamless migration of existing County equipment to the new site • Providing ongoing operational support for a fully functional and reliable colocation environment • Meeting the County’s security and compliance requirements, including CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and SOC audits The contract will be for an initial term of 60 months, with options for renewal. Vendors must provide a detailed cost breakdown, including all service components, and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) breakdown covering a ten-year period.