Trident Technical College Data Disaster Recovery Services Sole Source 2025
Trident Technical CollegeHigher Ed · Charleston, SC- Due
- Nov 30, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jeff O'Dell
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Summary
Trident Technical College (TTC) is procuring data disaster recovery (DR) services from Converge Technology Solutions for its Ellucian Colleague ERP system, which runs on an Oracle database using IBM AIX technology.
This sole source procurement is intended to maintain business continuity during the college's transition to a new SaaS ERP solution managed by the South Carolina State Procurement Office. The services include backup and restoration processes that have been refined over seven years to achieve a restoration time of under 8 hours. The contract period is from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with a total amount of $77,784.00. This procurement avoids the risks and resource drain associated with implementing a new DR solution during the active ERP migration.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Drug Free Workplace Act Form
- Signed Drug Free Workplace Certification form
- Open Trade Certification
- Duration
- 12 months
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Trident Technical College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Jeff O'Dell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Trident Technical College in SC, 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 RFQ 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 O'Dell. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Drug Free Workplace Act Form, Signed Drug Free Workplace Certification form, Open Trade Certification. Review the full document from Trident Technical College for the complete list.