This Request for Proposal (RFP) sources a vendor for supply of seven (7) classes of Intel and/or AMD based Servers including Blades, peripherals, and, related support and management services using continuous alignment processes that assure best value throughout the contract period. 

Risk reduction and employment of best practices (client and vendor) are evident in the Information (I), Mandatory (M) and Rated (R) requirements under the following RFP sections:

• Introduction – Scope/Business and Technology Environment (client supplied), Instructions, Procurement Strategy through Evaluation and Selection Plan.  It is all laid out clearly with the intent to enable a fair and transparent procurement process.

• Corporate – Ensures vendor understanding of the requirement and verifiable experience in delivery of Server products and services.

• General – Vendor account manager establishment plus equipment evaluation/certification.

• Hardware and Software – Establishes minimum hardware configurations for the various server classes – processor, memory, RAID, hard drives, ports and  Ethernet adapters – and software including NOS, remote management and other system management features.

• Services – Outlines service expectations including technical support, hardware maintenance, warranty, labelling and delivery requirements.

• Sustainable Development – Ensures vendor alignment with client aspirations.

• Financials – Details ceiling prices on the variety of goods and services required from this RFP and potential discount scenarios.

Contract duration is client determined, with this RFP providing the flexibility and business relationship encouragement which, if properly managed, provides the potential of a long term win-win for you and your users, and, the successful vendor.  Requirement and section weighting currently is client adjustable in line with your business priorities.  RFP response of the successful vendor forms the contract baseline for goods and services.

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