CRFQ-0231-OOT2700000003-9 | Addendum No 8 - Power Protect Backup Service

The State of West Virginia, through its Department of Administration Purchasing Division, is soliciting bids for the Power Protect Backup Service with Advanced Ransomware Recovery Subscription, or an equivalent solution, for the West Virginia Office of Technology. This procurement is structured as a fixed-amount central contract requiring a lump sum all-inclusive price for a five-year term. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that meets all technical specifications and offers the lowest overall total cost. Key requirements include the delivery of contract items within 180 working days of a purchase order, F.O.B. destination delivery to Charleston, West Virginia, and the maintenance of commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The solicitation process has undergone several modifications via eight addenda, with the most recent update, Addendum No 8, extending the bid opening deadline to October 27, 2026, and establishing a second question period from October 9 to October 13, 2026. Vendors must submit their bids through wvOASIS, in person, or via facsimile, and must include a signed Addendum Acknowledgment form to avoid disqualification. The contract is subject to West Virginia Code regarding void contract clauses and the Israel Boycott, and it includes strict non-disclosure and data breach protocols to protect personally identifiable information.