Crowder College - VM Replacement Servers - RFP 26-27.018 - 2026
Crowder CollegeHigher Ed · Neosho, MO- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
The 30-second brief
Crowder College is seeking proposals for VM Replacement servers (Solicitation 26-27.018) for Information Services located in Neosho, Missouri. The required scope includes two servers meeting specific HPE specifications (HPE DL345 GEN12 SFF/EDSFF CTO Svr, AMD EPYC 9175F CPU, 32GB RAM, mixed-use drives, adapters, controllers) plus additional equipment such as QNAP TS-h2490 with 256G, rails, Samsung PM9D3a drives, and HPE 25GbE NICS, with an option to quote a third identical server. Responses are due by 1:00 PM CDT on November 13, 2026, with questions due by November 10, 2026. Submissions may be sent via email to [email protected] or delivered to the Finance/Purchasing department at 601 Laclede Ave., Neosho, MO 64850. Award will be based on best value considering quality, price, vendor reputation, and timeline adherence, with tentative Board of Trustee approval on December 7, 2026.
HPE DL345 GEN12 SFF/EDSFF CTO Svr; QNAP TS-h2490 with 256G; QNAP 2u rail kit; Samsung PM9D3a; cold spares Samsung PM9D3a; HPE 25GbE NICS for DL385gen10; Optional third identical server
Quality, price, vendor reputation, ability to meet required timelines
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Summary
Crowder College is seeking proposals for VM Replacement servers (Solicitation 26-27.018) for Information Services located in Neosho, Missouri.
The required scope includes two servers meeting specific HPE specifications (HPE DL345 GEN12 SFF/EDSFF CTO Svr, AMD EPYC 9175F CPU, 32GB RAM, mixed-use drives, adapters, controllers) plus additional equipment such as QNAP TS-h2490 with 256G, rails, Samsung PM9D3a drives, and HPE 25GbE NICS, with an option to quote a third identical server. Responses are due by 1:00 PM CDT on November 13, 2026, with questions due by November 10, 2026. Submissions may be sent via email to [email protected] or delivered to the Finance/Purchasing department at 601 Laclede Ave., Neosho, MO 64850. Award will be based on best value considering quality, price, vendor reputation, and timeline adherence, with tentative Board of Trustee approval on December 7, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Quality
- Price
- Vendor reputation
- Ability to meet required timelines
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- HPE DL345 GEN12 SFF/EDSFF CTO Svr
- QNAP TS-h2490 with 256G
- QNAP 2u rail kit
- Samsung PM9D3a
- Cold spares Samsung PM9D3a
- HPE 25GbE NICS for DL385gen10
- Optional third identical server
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
signed original proposal, bid response form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- 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 November 13, 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].
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: HPE DL345 GEN12 SFF/EDSFF CTO Svr; QNAP TS-h2490 with 256G; QNAP 2u rail kit; Samsung PM9D3a; cold spares Samsung PM9D3a; HPE 25GbE NICS for DL385gen10; Optional third identical server. 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: "Quality, price, vendor reputation, ability to meet required timelines" 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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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 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 original proposal, bid response 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.