Klickitat County Backup and Disaster Recovery Hardware, Software and Support RFP 2022
- Due
- Feb 21, 2022
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 1, 2022
- Primary contact
- Jeff Roe
- (509) 773-2424
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Klickitat County is soliciting proposals for backup and disaster recovery hardware, software, and 24x7 on-site support. The solution must support a 3-node Microsoft Storage Spaces direct cluster hosting approximately 50 Hyper-V servers.
Implementation plan, Timeline, Hardware and software recommendations, Administrator training, Backup and Disaster Recovery documentation, Failover testing
Service, price, vendor relations, system quality
SUMMARY
Klickitat County is soliciting proposals for backup and disaster recovery hardware, software, and 24x7 on-site support. The solution must support a 3-node Microsoft Storage Spaces direct cluster hosting approximately 50 Hyper-V servers.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Service
- Price
- Vendor relations
- System quality
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Implementation plan
- Timeline
- Hardware and software recommendations
- Administrator training
- Backup and Disaster Recovery documentation
- Failover testing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Cover letter
- Bid sheet (Appendix B)
- Detailed description of services and equipment
- Implementation plan and schedule
- Maintenance agreement(s)
- Business history
- Staff profiles
- Three references
- Submit to
- 115 West Court Street Suite 202, MS-202, Goldendale, WA 98620
- Scope location
- Goldendale, WA
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Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Klickitat County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 21, 2022. 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: 115 West Court Street Suite 202, MS-202, Goldendale, WA 98620. For questions, contact Jeff Roe.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Klickitat County in WA, 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.
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 Jeff Roe at (509) 773-2424. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Implementation plan, Timeline, Hardware and software recommendations, Administrator training, Backup and Disaster Recovery documentation, Failover testing. 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: "Service, price, vendor relations, system quality" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Klickitat County?
All active and historical solicitations from Klickitat County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Klickitat County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Cover letter, Bid sheet (Appendix B), Detailed description of services and equipment, Implementation plan and schedule, Maintenance agreement(s), Business history, Staff profiles, Three references. Review the full document from Klickitat County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Goldendale, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.