Awarded vendors
- People Driven Technology Inc
Description
Grand Valley State University issued an RFP to renew its Wasabi cloud‑storage subscription for a total of 950 TB of usable capacity. The university seeks two term options—15 months ending 31 Dec 2026 and 39 months ending 31 Dec 2028—requiring bidders to provide both advertised retail prices and discounted prices, and to highlight any value‑added services (e.g., migration assistance, support tiers). The solicitation emphasizes socially responsible procurement, American‑made product preference, and compliance with tax‑exempt requirements. People Driven Technology Inc. was awarded the contract.
• Scope: Provide 950 TB of Wasabi cloud storage for up to 39 months, with optional value‑added services.
• Requirements: Submit retail and discounted pricing, W‑9, and tax‑exempt documentation; deliveries FOB to GVSU locations.
• Procurement emphasis: Sustainability, diversity, and “American‑made” product preference.