What the buyer needs
AI summaryWeld County seeks a vendor to provide a Dell ObjectScale storage solution to replace existing ECS X500 systems across two sites. The solution requires a minimum initial usable capacity of 1,900 TB scaling to 3,200 TB, support for seven years, and professional services covering hardware installation, migration, and replication configuration. Bids must be submitted by January 5, 2027, at 11:00 AM MT, preferably by email to [email protected] or by hand delivery to Greeley, Colorado. A Notice of Intention is due November 24, 2026, and prospective bidders must submit questions to [email protected] by December 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.
Scope of work
- Dell ObjectScale X560 or newer storage solution with minimum 1,900 TB initial usable capacity
- Replace four ObjectScale/ECS switches at each site and four hardware IP load balancers
- Rack, cable, power-on, and configure new nodes, switches, and load balancers
- Phased, non-disruptive migration of buckets and namespaces from existing x500 nodes
- Cross-site geo-replication maintenance between LADC and CENT facilities
- De-rack, extract, and decommission legacy switches, Kemp load balancers, and ex500 nodes
- Deliver architectural documentation, network topology diagrams, migration plans, and decommission reports
- Provide two 5500 Dell training credits and 7-year platform support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price/cost | Not specified |
| Acceptance and meeting of minimum technical and functional requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Insurers licensed or approved to do business within the State of Colorado
- Nodes fully compliant with Dell ObjectScale hardware guidelines
Documents to include with your response
- Schedule D - Bid Response Form
- Itemized / lump sum pricing proposals
- Certificate of Insurance (ACORD form or equivalent)
- Proposed revisions to Weld County Standard Contract, if applicable
- Power of attorney if signing representative is not otherwise authorized
How to submit
- Method
- Email, BidNet Direct upload, or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Preferred email to [email protected] with statement I hereby waive my right to a sealed bid in PDF format. Upload to BidNet Direct if exceeding 25MB (max 500 MB), or hand deliver sealed bids to 1301 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631.