HPE Computing/Storage Equipment and Services

Scope of Work: This project is for procurement of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Products and Services including, hardware, parts, components, accessories, annual maintenance and support plans for Broward County Regional Emergency Services and Communications/ Communications and Technology Division. Terms and Conditions are in accordance with the Florida ACS No. 43210000-23-NASPO-ACS for Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services (Master Contract), pursuant to NASPO ValuePoint Contract No. 23011. Certification Requirements: Vendor must be a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company Authorized Reseller for NASPO ValuePoint Contract No. 23011. Proof of certification should be returned with the Vendor’s submittal. If not provided with submittal, the Vendor must submit within three business days of County’s request. Vendor may be deemed non-responsive for failure to fully comply within stated timeframes. Goal Participation: This solicitation is open to the general marketplace. Basis

of Award: Award of this contract will be made to the highest total sum of percentage off of NASPO ValuePoint Contract No. 23011 Price List, plus additional discount to Broward County. (i.e., NASPO discount plus an additional discount). Bidder must include pricing on all items to be considered responsive and responsible. Pricing Information: Future annual renewal pricing will be obtained annually in accordance with NASPO ValuePoint Contract No. 23011. Optional Services: County may order additional HPE products/services by quote request and purchase order, with pricing at commensurate discounts based upon the awarded vendor pricing per NASPO ValuePoint Contract No. 23011. Contract Duration: The term of the contract will be for one (1) 1-Year Initial Term with four (4) optional 1-year Renewals, subject to Florida ACS No. 43210000-23-NASPO-ACS, NASPO ValuePoint Contract No. 23011 extensions, amendments. Ownership Disclosure: Broward County is collecting entity ownership information for Vendors. This is for informational purposes only and the data will be used for Broward County’s research on possible contracting opportunity disparities. The forms will be maintained separately from all other records of this solicitation and will be accessible only by authorized personnel. The information provided will not be used in determining whether the Vendor will receive a contract award. Submit the form only through the link provided below. Do not submit the form as part of Vendor’s response in Periscope S2G. Link for form submittal: Ownership Disclosure Form In accordance with Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, the County may not request documentation or consider a vendor's social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor or give preference to a vendor based on the vendor's social, political, or ideological interests. Questions and Answers: The County provides a specified time for Vendors to ask questions and seek clarification regarding the requirements of the solicitation. All questions or clarification inquiries must be submitted through Periscope S2G by the date and time referenced in the solicitation document (including any addenda). The County will respond to all questions via Periscope. Vendor MUST submit its solicitation response electronically and MUST confirm its submittal in order for the County to receive a valid response through Periscope. Refer to the Purchasing Division website or contact Periscope for submittal instructions. It is the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure its response is submitted and received through Periscope by the date and time specified in the solicitation. The County will not consider solicitation responses received by other means. Vendors are encouraged to submit their responses in advance of the due date and time specified in the solicitation document. In the event that the Vendor is having difficulty submitting the solicitation document through Periscope, immediately notify the Purchasing Agent and then contact Periscope for technical assistance. Added on Jan 16, 2024:Extended Solicitation up to January 24th, 2024, 2:00 P.M. and amended Special Conditions, including the following paragraph: " NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION, all VMWare products referenced in this solicitation will be deemed optional, and will be included in this solicitation only included upon written approval, post-award, of both County and the awarded Vendor. The pricing proposed by any Vendor in response to this solicitation will not be binding on VMWare products under this solicitation; any VMWare products included in this solicitation, if and to the extent agreed by the County and the awarded Vendor, will be subject to separate negotiation based on then-current OEM pricing, terms, and conditions."Added on Jan 19, 2024:Added Estimated Amounts to each Line Item. Added on Jan 24, 2024:Extend End date to: Feb 02, 2024. Description :-