Storage Area Network (SAN

Login Bid Opportunity Detail Return to ListingSupplier Registration Bid Information Type Competitive Sealed Proposal Status Issued Number 24-08 Addendum 1 (Storage Area Network (SAN) Upgrade) Issue Date & Time 4/10/2024 08:00:02 AM (CT) Close Date & Time 5/1/2024 02:00:00 PM (CT) Time Left 5 hours 56 minutes 13 seconds Notes Addendum No. 1 is being issued to include the following two (2) items in the specified solution for Storage Area Network (SAN) Upgrade: 11.3.20 Backup capabilities: 11.3.20.1 The system must be compatible with VEEAM backup software. 11.3.20.2 The system must have VEEAM integrated read-only snapshot capabilities. 11.3.21 Additional Storage Array: The system must include an additional NVME storage array to house all backups. Minimum size 186 TB. These two items have been added to the Specifications/Scope of Work in the revised CSP document and made available in the Attachments tab. Additionally, a 'Response Attachments' tab has been created for this CSP to allow

responding vendors to upload required attachments with their submission. ****************************************************************************************************** To establish contract(s) for purchasing a turn-key solution to upgrade the District's Storage Area Network (SAN) as detailed in the Specifications/Scope of Work provided in the solicitation document. Proposals will be received electronically until 2:00 PM, May, 2024 through the District’ e-Bidding system. Prices will not be read, nor disclosed in any other manner until the award is made. The HEB ISD Storage Area Network (SAN) Upgrade solicitation is an All-Or-Nothing Bid, with one (1) vendor qualified to provide this solution. Evaluation: In determining how to award a contract or contracts in conjunction with the CSP, the District shall follow the Texas Education Code §44.031 (b) as the primary Evaluation Criteria, as listed below: 1.0 The purchase price - 40 Points 2.0 The reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services - 15 Points for this criterion as allocated below: a. The Offeror’s demonstrated competence and experience with similar type goods or services for districts and/or public entities - 10 Points b. The respondent's knowledge of Storage Area Networks and installation, as well as other related fields that may be applicable to the District - 5 Points 3.0 The quality of the vendor's goods or services - 20 Points for this criterion as allocated below: a. The soundness of the respondent's approach to serving as a provider of Storage Area Network Upgrade - 10 Points b. The qualifications, education, and experience of the team members proposed to provide services under this process - 10 Points 4.0 The extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs - 10 Points a. The respondent's knowledge of current procedures and method related to the scope of this project 5.0 The vendor's past relationship with the district - 5 Points 6.0 The impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses - 0 Points 7.0 The total long-term cost to the district to acquire the vendor's goods or services - 0 Points 8.0 For a contract for goods and services, other than goods and services related to telecommunications and information services, building construction and maintenance, or instructional materials, whether the vendor or the vendor's ultimate parent company or majority owner: (A) has its principal place of business in this state; or (B) employs at least 500 persons in this state; and 9.0 Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals - Pass/Fail Contact Information Name Gary D. Kerbow - Director Address 1849 Central Dr Bedford, TX 76022 USA Phone (817) 399-2036 Fax Email purchasing@hebisd.edu Bid Documents Document nameFormat Data pager Data pager 1 Page size: PageSizeComboBox select10152050 2 items in 1 pages Bid Invitation Acrobat / PDF Public Question & Answer Acrobat / PDF Bid Attachments File NameDescriptionFile Size Data pager Data pager 1 Page size: PageSizeComboBox select10152050 5 items in 1 pages CSP Standard Terms and Conditions.pdf (please login to view this document) CSP Standard Terms & Conditions254 KB Form 1295 and Frequently ask questions.pdf (please login to view this document) Form 1295--Certificate of Interested Parties543 KB Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018).pdf (please login to view this document) W954 KB Form CIQ (Conflict of Interest Questionnaire).pdf (please login to view this document) Conflict of Interest58 KB CSP 24-08 Storage Area Network Upgrade - Revised.pdf Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal #24-08 for Storage Area Network (SAN) Specifications and Scope of Work. This document contains revisions to the original specifications required for this purchase and must be downloaded, read and understood in order to respond to this solicitation. Revised on 04/15/2024.436 KB Bid Questions Question Can the district please add a "Response Attachments" tab for this bid in Ionwave so that vendors can upload the required documents? AnswerYes, a "Response Attachments' tab has been created along with the issuing of Addendum No. 1 to this solicitation.Submitted4/15/2024 11:48:17 AM (CT)