Town of Hudson - Storage Area Network (SAN) Array Replacement - RFP - 2026
Town of HudsonCity · Hudson, NH- Due
- Aug 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Doug Bosteels
- (603) 816-1229
The 30-second brief
The Town of Hudson, New Hampshire seeks proposals from qualified vendors for the replacement of two existing storage arrays that are approximately ten years old with two identical replacement arrays. Bidders may propose either Acceptable Configuration A (Dell PowerVault ME5224) or Acceptable Configuration B (Cybernetics iSAN-1424T) including hardware, drives, controllers, power supplies, rack-mount hardware, optics, transceivers, fiber cabling, licenses, support/warranty coverage, and deployment or installation services. Proposals are due by August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by August 24, 2026. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to specified configuration, total delivered cost, support and warranty coverage, delivery lead time and implementation approach, and vendor qualifications.
Dell PowerVault ME5224 storage array chassis, 25Gb iSCSI 8-port dual controller, Rack rails, Bezel, Redundant power supply, Warranty, ProSupport Plus, ProDeploy Plus, SFP28 SR optic, PowerEdge SFP+ SR optic, Fiber cable, SAS hard drive, SSD, Hard drive filler, Power cord, Cybernetics iSAN-1424T dual-controller chassis, Encryption-at-rest upgrade, SFP28 upgrade, Fiber optic cable, Read-intensive flash drive, Priority Exchange Service, On-Site Service, On-site installation and configuration
Complete compliance with one of the two acceptable configurations and all required components/services, Total delivered cost for two complete systems, Warranty and support coverage including response level and term, Delivery lead time and implementation/deployment approach, Qualifications, references, and demonstrated ability to perform, Any exceptions, assumptions, exclusions, or risks identified in the proposal
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Summary
The Town of Hudson, New Hampshire seeks proposals from qualified vendors for the replacement of two existing storage arrays that are approximately ten years old with two identical replacement arrays.
Bidders may propose either Acceptable Configuration A (Dell PowerVault ME5224) or Acceptable Configuration B (Cybernetics iSAN-1424T) including hardware, drives, controllers, power supplies, rack-mount hardware, optics, transceivers, fiber cabling, licenses, support/warranty coverage, and deployment or installation services. Proposals are due by August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by August 24, 2026. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to specified configuration, total delivered cost, support and warranty coverage, delivery lead time and implementation approach, and vendor qualifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Complete compliance with one of the two acceptable configurations and all required components/services, Total delivered cost for two complete systems, Warranty and support coverage including response level and term, Delivery lead time and implementation/deployment approach, Qualifications, references, and demonstrated ability to perform, Any exceptions, assumptions, exclusions, or risks identified in the proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
23- Dell PowerVault ME5224 storage array chassis
- 25Gb iSCSI 8-port dual controller
- Rack rails
- Bezel
- Redundant power supply
- Warranty
- ProSupport Plus
- ProDeploy Plus
- SFP28 SR optic
- PowerEdge SFP+ SR optic
- Fiber cable
- SAS hard drive
- SSD
- Hard drive filler
- Power cord
- Cybernetics iSAN-1424T dual-controller chassis
- Encryption-at-rest upgrade
- SFP28 upgrade
- Fiber optic cable
- Read-intensive flash drive
- Priority Exchange Service
- On-Site Service
- On-site installation and configuration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Proposal document following required outline
- Completed Proposal Form
- Complete bill of materials
- Price proposal
- Delivery and implementation schedule
- Support and warranty documentation
- Specifications Exception Form
- W-9 or other Town-required vendor documentation
- Town of Hudson Indemnification Agreement
- Submit to
- Town Hall Offices, Office of the Town Clerk, 12 School Street, Hudson, NH 03051
- Scope location
- Hudson, NH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Hudson?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 28, 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: Town Hall Offices, Office of the Town Clerk, 12 School Street, Hudson, NH 03051. For questions, contact Doug Bosteels.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Hudson in NH, 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 Doug Bosteels at (603) 816-1229. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Dell PowerVault ME5224 storage array chassis, 25Gb iSCSI 8-port dual controller, Rack rails, Bezel, Redundant power supply, Warranty, ProSupport Plus, ProDeploy Plus, SFP28 SR optic, PowerEdge SFP+ SR optic, Fiber cable, SAS hard drive, SSD, Hard drive filler, Power cord, Cybernetics iSAN-1424T dual. 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: "Complete compliance with one of the two acceptable configurations and all required components/services, Total delivered cost for two complete systems, Warranty and support coverage including response..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Hudson?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Hudson are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Hudson 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: Proposal document following required outline, Completed Proposal Form, Complete bill of materials, Price proposal, Delivery and implementation schedule, Support and warranty documentation, Specificati. Review the full document from Town of Hudson for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hudson, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.