Wayne State University issued an RFQ for VMware Remote Office Branch Support/Subscription covering vSphere 8 and vSAN 8 (each a 25‑VM pack). Vendors were to quote both 1‑year and 3‑year subscription options, with the contract to be awarded as a single package. The university required standard procurement certifications, insurance, and references, and specified reporting and invoicing procedures. The award was made to Access Interactive, with the contract term running from early March 2023 through February 28 2026, and includes two optional one‑year renewals. The agreement is a unit‑price style subscription with full‑open competition procurement.
• Scope: Subscription‑based support for VMware vSphere 8 and vSAN 8 (25‑VM packs)
• Term: 3 years, with two optional 1‑year extensions
• Procurement: Open competition, single‑award, unit‑price pricing schedule
• Requirements: Certifications, insurance (CGL, auto, WC, property), references, compliance with university policies.