New Nutanix System & Disaster Recovery Node

The Town of Stratford is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2027-12 to replace all existing Nutanix systems and implement a new Nutanix system to serve as a public safety disaster recovery node. Because the town has already selected an integrator, this procurement is strictly limited to the hardware, software, and support detailed in the bid attachments for the Primary Data Center and the DR Node. Required hardware includes specific Nutanix nodes with Intel Xeon processors, DDR5 memory modules, and NVMe solid state drives. Software requirements specify 3-year Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure Pro subscriptions, and support must be quoted for both 1-year and 3-year terms. The town will not accept equivalent or replacement items; all equipment must exactly match the provided specifications. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked BID #2027-12 to the Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut, by 10:00 AM on October 30, 2026. Electronic submissions are prohibited. Eligible bidders must be authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers and must provide at least three business references. Evaluation will be based on technical specifications, competitive cost, product availability, and the locality of the service center. The award may be granted to a single bidder or split among multiple bidders. Successful contractors must provide a certificate of insurance from a company licensed in Connecticut and certify compliance with Federal and State OSHA standards. All pricing must be inclusive of shipping, freight, taxes, insurance, and warranties.