Servers Supplies for Network Research
- Client
- Waterloo, Ontario
- RFP Number
- NET-17443
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Networking Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- —
Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Waterloo, ON needs a vendor to supply several servers featuring different CPU manufacturers to build a cluster for network research. The vendor will perform the required work offsite. Only onshore Canadian organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. Prospective vendors must submit all questions by November 2, 2026, and can deliver their final responses digitally via email or online.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP 2027-00645.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The University of Waterloo is purchasing several servers with different CPU manufacturers to create a cluster for network research. The budget for this procurement is capped at $116,000.00 CAD plus HST. Any eligible respondent who meets the technical and administrative requirements set out in the RFP may submit a proposal.
- Issued by
- University of Waterloo
- Questions due
- November 2, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 9, 2026 14:30:00:00
- How to submit
- Electronic Submission (Dropbox in Euna)
- Submission details
- Submitted digitally via the Euna Public Portal before November 9, 2026 2:30 PM EST. Email, facsimile, or hard copy submissions are not accepted.
- Estimated value
- $116,000.00CAD plus HST
- Place of performance
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability insurance including contractual liability, personal injury, completed operations, products liability, errors and omissions, cyber liability, and property damage with minimum $5,000,000 per occurrence limit; Automobile coverage of at least $5,000,000; WSIB clearance certificate or Employers Liability Insurance of at least $5,000,000.
Scope of work
- Servers with 1 Intel processor per server (minimum 16 cores, 3.0GHz base frequency)
- Servers with 2 Intel processors per server (minimum 16 cores, 3.0GHz base frequency)
- Servers with 1 AMD processor per server (minimum 16 cores, 3.0GHz base frequency)
- Servers with 2 AMD processors per server (minimum 16 cores, 3.0GHz base frequency)
- Independent admin gigabit or better interfaces for OS login via SSH
- Remote management interfaces supporting IPMI 2.0 or newer and Redfish capability
- Standard server-class 208V power support via C13/C14 or C19/C20 power connections and cables
- Perpetual licenses for any proprietary software included
Minimum qualifications
- Must maintain valid clearance certificate from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario or Employers Liability Insurance of at least $5,000,000
- Electrical and electronic components must conform to standards approved by Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Documents to include with the bid
- Detailed compliance response to Section 6.0 Requirements
- Company overview showing capacity to build, install, and service equipment
- Identification of primary contact person and 3rd party subcontractors
- Full copy of warranty and Extended Services and Support Agreement
- Risk assessment outlining potential risks and management plan
- Lead time to delivery
- Appendix B – Form of Declaration
- Appendix C – Bid Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
Personalized fit score
Sign up free to see how well this opportunity fits your company — based on your saved profile.
Sign up to see your fit score