Red Hat Licensing - 2025 RFP

This contract is a university‑wide procurement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux academic site subscriptions and related support services. The solicitation targets a total of 3,287 Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) seats, reflecting the university’s FY 2025 staffing level, and also calls for four units of one‑year Extended Lifecycle Support. The RFP emphasizes compliance with Michigan tax‑exempt status, American‑made product preferences, and socially responsible procurement practices. Bidders must submit a W‑9, provide two references, and adhere to a strict bid‑submission deadline. Insight Public Sector Inc. has been identified as the award‑ee. • Licensing model: quantity‑based (3,287 RHEL Academic Site Subscriptions, 4 Extended Lifecycle Support licenses). • Procurement requirements: tax‑exempt documentation, “Buy American” preference, W‑9, references, and compliance with GVSU’s sustainability goals. • Timeline: RFP released 28 May 2025, questions due 6 June 2025, bids due 13 June 2025, intent‑to‑award indicated but award date not disclosed.