Awarded vendors
- World Wide Technology LLC
Description
Grand Valley State University issued an RFP for the procurement of F5 BIG‑IP appliances, associated licensing, and support services for the 2025‑2026 fiscal period. The solicitation calls for detailed pricing on a 12‑month and 36‑month term, including retail vs. discounted prices, licensing quantities, and optional add‑ons such as the Advanced Web Application Firewall module. The university emphasizes socially responsible procurement, American‑made product preferences, and requires tax‑exempt documentation (W‑9 and Michigan sales‑tax exemption). World Wide Technology LLC was identified as the awarded vendor, tasked with delivering the hardware, services, and required upgrades under the specified terms.
• Scope includes two BIG‑IP R5900 appliances, hardware premium services, optional WAF add‑on, power supply and SFP+ upgrades.
• Pricing must be broken out by term length (12‑mo and 36‑mo) with retail and discount figures.
• Delivery will be FOB to the university’s campuses, with compliance to tax‑exempt and sustainability requirements.