Pearl Public School District Dell Storage Appliance and Services - BID 310
Pearl Public School DistrictSchool · Pearl, MS- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 24 days left
- Primary contact
- Kevin W. Knuckles
- (601) 933-9037
The 30-second brief
Pearl Public School District seeks bids for BID 310 to procure a Dell PowerVault ME5224 storage appliance and professional services to replace the current Dell Compellent 3020SCV. The scope includes hardware, 12 hard drives (1.92TB SSD), controller cards, cables, rack rails, power supplies, 3 years ProSupport Plus, and data migration services from the old system to the new storage appliance connected to a Dell FX2 Chassis with Dell FC640 Blade Servers running VMWare vSphere ESXi V8 Standard. Submission deadline is December 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST. Vendors must provide 3 references and manufacturer authorization documentation.
Dell PowerVault ME5224, 25Gb iSCSI 8 Port Dual Controller, SFP+ SR Optics, OM4 LC/LC Fiber Cables, 1.92TB SSD Hot-Plug Drives, HBA465e Adapter, Rack Rails, Redundant Power Supplies, 3 Years ProSupport Plus Mission Critical 4-Hour Onsite Service, Installation, Configuration, And data migration services
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Summary
Pearl Public School District seeks bids for BID 310 to procure a Dell PowerVault ME5224 storage appliance and professional services to replace the current Dell Compellent 3020SCV. The scope includes hardware, 12 hard drives (1.92TB SSD), controller cards, cables, rack rails, power supplies, 3 years ProSupport Plus, and data migration services from the old system to the new storage appliance connected to a Dell FX2 Chassis with Dell FC640 Blade Servers running VMWare vSphere ESXi V8 Standard.
Submission deadline is December 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST. Vendors must provide 3 references and manufacturer authorization documentation.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Dell PowerVault ME5224
- 25Gb iSCSI 8 Port Dual Controller
- SFP+ SR Optics
- OM4 LC/LC Fiber Cables
- 1.92TB SSD Hot-Plug Drives
- HBA465e Adapter
- Rack Rails
- Redundant Power Supplies
- 3 Years ProSupport Plus Mission Critical 4-Hour Onsite Service
- Installation
- Configuration
- Data migration services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Vendor Contact Sheet (Attachment A)
- Vendor Authorization Documentation from Manufacturer
- Vendor Bid with references
- Submit to
- https://www.pearlk12.com/department/business-finance/ppsd-bids-rfps
- Scope location
- Pearl, MS
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Pearl Public School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 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: https://www.pearlk12.com/department/business-finance/ppsd-bids-rfps. For questions, contact Kevin W. Knuckles.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Pearl Public School District in MS, 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 Kevin W. Knuckles at (601) 933-9037. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Dell PowerVault ME5224, 25Gb iSCSI 8 Port Dual Controller, SFP+ SR Optics, OM4 LC/LC Fiber Cables, 1.92TB SSD Hot-Plug Drives, HBA465e Adapter, Rack Rails, Redundant Power Supplies, 3 Years ProSupport Plus Mission Critical 4-Hour Onsite Service, Installation, Configuration, And data migration servic. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Pearl Public School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Pearl Public School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Pearl Public School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 8, 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 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: Vendor Contact Sheet (Attachment A), Vendor Authorization Documentation from Manufacturer, Vendor Bid with references. Review the full document from Pearl Public School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pearl, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
