RFP-WWCS-270000000306-1 | SERVER, SAN AND DATA CENTER UPGRADES

The Wayne-Westland Community School District is soliciting proposals for the integration, configuration, migration, and testing of new hardware for a core computer server infrastructure supporting instructional and administrative applications. The scope of work includes the complete commissioning of all systems and components, the delivery and unloading of materials at owner-specified sites, and the removal of decommissioned equipment. Key technical requirements include the provision of a software inventory database and the application of unique bar-coded labels to each physical component containing MAC addresses, serial numbers, model numbers, and asset tags. All work must adhere to EIA/TIA, FCC, and MIOSHA standards, with a one-year warranty on workmanship and a four-hour response time for critical system failures. Bidders must demonstrate a proven track record by providing references for at least three similar projects completed within the last two years. Preference is given to those with Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure competencies and staff holding VMware Certified Design Expert or Advanced Professional certifications. Proposals must be submitted on a USB drive in PDF format, with the Schedule of Values provided as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, organized into four specific sections: Forms, Overview, Submittals, and Appendices. Financial requirements include a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount, with the selected contractor required to provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the bid. Invoicing is conducted monthly via approved AIA Payment Request Forms accompanied by a notarized Waiver of Lien.