City of Pembroke Pines VMware vSphere Foundation 8 Annual Renewal Bid - TS-26-01
City of Pembroke Pines, City of Pembroke Pines, FL·City
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- Primary Contact
- Matt Kefford · (954) 392-2073
- Scope Location
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- Submission Address
- 8300 South Palm Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025
SUMMARY
The City of Pembroke Pines is soliciting bids for the annual renewal of VMware vSphere Foundation 8 licensing under project ID TS-26-01. The procurement covers key virtualization and workload management components including vSphere Enterprise Plus (ESXi and Tanzu Kubernetes Grid), vCenter Server Standard for centralized management, Aria Suite Standard for monitoring and operations (Aria Operations and Logs), and vSAN Enterprise storage virtualization with a 100 GiB per CPU core allocation. Bidders must be qualified firms capable of providing these software renewals to support the City's data center and cloud infrastructure. Bids are due by April 21, 2026, at the City's submission location in Pembroke Pines, FL. A notice of interest is requested by April 7, 2026.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Sample_Insurance_Certificate, Specimen_Contract, HUD_Section_3_Implementation, Davis-Bacon_Wage_Determination, Standard_Release_of_Lien
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How do I respond to this Bid from City of Pembroke Pines?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 21, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 8300 South Palm Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025. For questions, contact Matt Kefford.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Sample_Insurance_Certificate, Specimen_Contract, HUD_Section_3_Implementation, Davis-Bacon_Wage_Determination, Standard_Release_of_Lien. Review the full document from City of Pembroke Pines for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Pembroke Pines in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Matt Kefford at (954) 392-2073. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pembroke Pines, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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