This sealed‑bid solicitation from Cuyahoga County seeks the procurement of NetApp storage solutions for the County’s Department of Information Technology. The invitation to bid was posted on April 26 2022, a pre‑bid conference was held on May 4 2022, and bids were due by 11:00 a.m. on May 26 2022. The contract was subsequently awarded (vendor not disclosed) with a total awarded amount of approximately $374,235.08. Addenda were issued on April 28 2022 and May 19 2022, the latter updating the pricing sheet. Vendors were required to be “plan‑holders” on the county’s Supplier Portal and to provide a $500 bid bond for proposals exceeding $50,000.
• Scope: NetApp storage hardware (and associated software/services) for Cuyahoga County IT infrastructure.
• Procurement method: Formal sealed‑bid Invitation to Bid (full and open competition).
• Financials: Awarded line total $374,235.08; bid bond requirement of $500 for bids > $50,000.
• Submission options: In‑person delivery or electronic submission via the County Supplier Portal, with physical bid‑bond check mailed separately.
• Key dates: Opening April 26 2022; Pre‑bid May 4 2022; Addendum 2 May 19 2022; Bid deadline May 26 2022.