Description
The State of West Virginia is issuing a centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) to replace end‑of‑life datacenter hardware in the Capitol Complex. The contract covers a one‑time purchase of servers, storage arrays, networking switches, fiber‑channel cables, rack enclosures, power distribution units, transceivers, and associated training, support, and deployment services. Vendors must submit unit‑priced bids for the listed items by the bid opening deadline; a pre‑bid meeting is not required. The solicitation is governed by state procurement rules and includes mandatory compliance clauses.
• Procurement of Dell PowerEdge R770 servers (approximately 28 units) and related hardware.
• Acquisition of Dell PowerStore storage, Fibre Channel switches, PDUs, rack enclosures, and cabling.
• Required training subscriptions and deployment services for the new datacenter infrastructure.
• Bids due by 1:30 p.m. on 20 Oct 2026; questions must be submitted by 9 Oct 2026.
• No site visits or mandatory pre‑bid meetings; all communications must be written and submitted to the buyer.
• Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after evaluation.