Edmonton Catholic Separate School Division - Notice of Award - Cohesity Backup Hardware, Support and Fortknox Licensing

The Edmonton Catholic Separate School Division has secured a purchase agreement for Cohesity backup hardware, ongoing support services, and Fortknox licensing at a total cost of $234,825.03. This contract follows an original procurement conducted through a public RFP process in 2019, and the division has committed to continuing with the same vendor rather than pursuing a replacement, due to the substantial cost and complexity involved in transitioning to an alternative system. The renewal period spans three years, from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, ensuring continuity of critical data protection and recovery capabilities across the school division's IT infrastructure. The award was formally published under solicitation number AB-2026-05432, with Lisa Dunkin, Manager of Procurement Services, listed as the primary point of contact for the agreement.