Enterprise Storage Array Solution

Background

The City of Bangor, Maine, is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the procurement of an enterprise-grade storage array solution. The goal of this contract is to support the city's virtualized infrastructure requirements with a robust and scalable storage solution.

Work Details

The contract requires the provision of two enterprise-grade storage arrays that must meet specific technical specifications. The solution should provide high availability, redundancy, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Key requirements include:

Usable Capacity

80TB all Flash - Redundant power supplies and controllers for high availability - 8 total 10/25G SFP+ ports for iSCSI connectivity - Active-Active bidirectional replication capabilities between arrays - Compatibility with XCP-NG 8.3+ and Microsoft Hyper-V - Support for live updates without production disruption - Three years of professional support coverage with a 4-hour response window for Priority 1 issues, including advanced hardware replacement service and software updates during the support period.

Period of Performance

The contract performance period is not explicitly stated in the provided text; however, proposals must be submitted by July 8, 2026, indicating that implementation and delivery are expected to occur shortly thereafter.

Place of Performance

The contract will be performed at the City of Bangor, Maine.

Bidder Requirements

Proposers must maintain specific insurance policies throughout the life of the project, including: 1. Worker’s Compensation Insurance (Statutory) 2. Employer’s Liability Insurance ($500,000 each accident) 3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit per accident) 4. Commercial & General Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit; $2,000,000 aggregate) 5. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) ($1,000,000 combined single limit; $2,000,000 aggregate). Additionally, proposers must provide itemized pricing for hardware components and software licensing costs as part of their proposal.