Storage Area Network (SAN) Solution
Crowder CollegeHigher Ed · Neosho, MO- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Crowder College seeks proposals for the purchase, delivery, and support of a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution to provide centralized storage for instructional virtualization, laboratories, and educational computing environments. The required solution must support virtualization, server administration, networking, and cybersecurity coursework with a minimum of 24TB usable storage capacity expansion, dual storage controllers, redundant power supplies, and minimum dual 10Gb network connectivity (SFP+ or RJ45). Vendors are requested to provide pricing for up to three configurations differentiated by storage media type: Tier 1 HDD/SAS, Tier 2 SSD, and Tier 3 NVMe, all requiring a minimum of 12TB usable capacity and RAID 5 or 6. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM CST on October 30, 2026, with vendor questions due by October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria include Price per Unit (30%), Performance (20%), Capacity (15%), Ease of Management (15%), Scalability (10%), and Warranty & Support (10%).
One (1) Storage Area Network (SAN) solution; Delivery of all hardware, Software, Licensing, And accessories; Manufacturer warranty and technical support; Documentation for installation, Configuration, And ongoing administration; Three SAN solution pricing tiers (Tier 1 HDD/SAS, Tier 2 SSD, Tier 3 NVMe) with minimum 12TB usable capacity and RAID 5 or 6
Price per Unit 30%, Performance 20%, Capacity 15%, Ease of Management 15%, Scalability 10%, Warranty & Support 10%
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Summary
Crowder College seeks proposals for the purchase, delivery, and support of a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution to provide centralized storage for instructional virtualization, laboratories, and educational computing environments.
The required solution must support virtualization, server administration, networking, and cybersecurity coursework with a minimum of 24TB usable storage capacity expansion, dual storage controllers, redundant power supplies, and minimum dual 10Gb network connectivity (SFP+ or RJ45). Vendors are requested to provide pricing for up to three configurations differentiated by storage media type: Tier 1 HDD/SAS, Tier 2 SSD, and Tier 3 NVMe, all requiring a minimum of 12TB usable capacity and RAID 5 or 6. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM CST on October 30, 2026, with vendor questions due by October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria include Price per Unit (30%), Performance (20%), Capacity (15%), Ease of Management (15%), Scalability (10%), and Warranty & Support (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price per Unit 30%
- Performance 20%
- Capacity 15%
- Ease of Management 15%
- Scalability 10%
- Warranty & Support 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
One (1) Storage Area Network (SAN) solution; Delivery of all hardware, Software, Licensing, And accessories; Manufacturer warranty and technical support; Documentation for installation, Configuration, And ongoing administration; Three SAN solution pricing tiers (Tier 1 HDD/SAS, Tier 2 SSD, Tier 3 NVMe) with minimum 12TB usable capacity and RAID 5 or 6
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Signed bid request form, exceptions noted on form
- Submit to
- [email protected] or 601 Laclede Ave., Neosho, MO 64850
- Scope location
- Neosho, MO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Crowder College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] or 601 Laclede Ave., Neosho, MO 64850.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Crowder College in MO, 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One (1) Storage Area Network (SAN) solution; Delivery of all hardware, Software, Licensing, And accessories; Manufacturer warranty and technical support; Documentation for installation, Configuration, And ongoing administration; Three SAN solution pricing tiers (Tier 1 HDD/SAS, Tier 2 SSD, Tier 3 NV. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price per Unit 30%, Performance 20%, Capacity 15%, Ease of Management 15%, Scalability 10%, Warranty & Support 10%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Crowder College?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Signed bid request form, exceptions noted on form. Review the full document from Crowder College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Neosho, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.