Veeam Licensing/Support Renewal - 2024

Grand Valley State University issued an RFP to renew its Veeam backup and support licensing for the 2024 fiscal year, seeking 70 enterprise‑grade universal subscription licenses (part # V‑ADVVUL‑0I‑SU1AR‑00). The solicitation emphasizes tax‑exempt procurement, social‑responsible sourcing, and a “Buy American” preference, but ultimately awards the contract to World Wide Technology LLC. The purchase will be FOB‑delivered to the university’s campus locations, and the vendor must provide W‑9 and two references. • Scope: Procurement of 70 Veeam Data Platform Advanced Universal Subscription licenses (10‑instance packs) with 1‑year renewal, production support, and existing discounts for grandfathered licenses. • Procurement Details: Open RFP (status “Intend to Award”), bid deadline 2 Dec 2024, question deadline 15 Nov 2024; sales‑tax exemption certificate (Form 3372) attached, requiring the vendor to honor Michigan tax‑exempt status. • Award: Single‑source award to World Wide Technology LLC; no pricing, start, or end dates disclosed in the available documents.