What the buyer needs
AI summaryWeld County seeks a vendor to provide a Dell data protection and recovery solution to replace its legacy platform. The requested scope includes supplying a PowerEdge R670 server, a Data Domain 6410 controller, networking components, and centralized management through PowerProtect Data Manager. The system requires support for seven years from procurement, machine learning capabilities, and integration with the county's switching fabric. Eligible onshore vendors based in the United States must provide proof of required insurance authorized in Colorado. Bidders must email proposals to [email protected] or hand-deliver them to the Purchasing Division in Greeley, Colorado, by January 5, 2027, at 10:00 AM MT. A Notice of Intention is due November 24, 2026, and questions are due December 3, 2026.
Scope of work
- PowerEdge R670 Server with dual socket Intel Xeon 6th Gen Granite Rapids CPUs and 2TB DIMMs
- Data Domain 6410 controller supporting 195 TB Active Tier and 256 TB Cloud Tier
- Four Quad Port 25 GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 cards and required optics/DAC cables
- PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) centralized management software and licenses
- Professional services to rack, cable, power, configure, and initialize hardware and software
- Active Tier and Cloud Tier data migration from existing DP4400/Avamar environments
- Integration into Weld County PSIT Cyber Recovery vault and CyberSense analytics configuration
- Two 5500 Dell training credits and ProSupport Plus MC 4Hr coverage
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price/cost | Primary consideration |
| Compliance with minimum requirements and technical/functional specifications | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Insurers must be licensed or approved to do business within the State of Colorado
Documents to include with your response
- Schedule D – Bid Response Form
- Acknowledgement of any potential or future Addenda
- IRS Form W9 (required upon award)
- Certificate of Insurance (ACCORD form or equivalent)
How to submit
- Method
- Email (Preferred) or BidNet Direct upload or sealed hand delivery
- Instructions
- Email to [email protected] in PDF format with statement 'I hereby waive my right to a sealed bid'. Files over 25MB uploaded to BidNet Direct. Sealed bids delivered to 1301 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631.
