Object Storage and Compute Systems for Genomics Research

This RFP is an invitation by the University of Guelph to prospective Respondents to submit non-binding proposals for the provision of Object Storage Array and Compute Nodes, as further described in the RFP. The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics seeks to significantly enhance its data storage and computational capabilities through the acquisition of a peta-scale object storage array and compute nodes. The purpose of this procurement is to address our growing needs for large-scale data management and computational processing, ensuring that we maintain operational status and leadership in our domain. We aim to secure a solution that is not only scalable and reliable but also cost-effective. This RFP invites proposals from vendors with a proven track record in delivering such technologies, emphasizing performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership. Project Deliverables: • Deliverable 1- Object Storage Array • Deliverable 2 - Compute Nodes There are two (2) product categories in

total. Respondents may submit for one or both of the categories, and will only be evaluated for the Product Category Option(s) they are proposing. Respondents shall indicate which Product Category(ies) they are proposing when uploading their submissions in the Bonfire system. It is the University’s intention to enter into the agreement with one (1) or more legal entities. The term of the agreement is to be from the delivery, installation and commissioning of the equipment, with a service and maintenance agreement of five (5) years with an option in favour of the University to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to five (5) years. The top-ranked respondent(s) at the conclusion of evaluation will be invited to enter into negotiations for an agreement with the University. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. Interested respondents are to download the complete RFP documents free of charge at the University’s public purchasing portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca (the Portal). To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, respondents must register with the Portal and initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. Registration is free of charge. The University will not accept any prospective proponent’s communications by any other means. Participating respondents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. There will be no public opening of tenders for this RFP. The award of the RFP will be posted at the Portal.