VMWare Host Servers 26

The City of Waterbury is soliciting bids for VMWare Host Servers 26 under solicitation number 8700. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) was posted on January 23, 2026, with a clarification deadline of January 30, 2026, and a final response deadline of February 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 423430 and is managed by the City of Waterbury, Connecticut, with primary contact provided via [email hidden]. The contract requires the delivery of new or recycled hardware that conforms to strict performance and safety standards, including OSHA compliance. Deliverables must be packaged according to good commercial practice with weather-resistant labeling and shipped F.O.B. point of delivery. The City maintains sole authority for inspection and acceptance at the destination, requiring a 95 percent on-time delivery performance rate. Award criteria are based on either the lowest responsible bid or a best-value approach, the latter of which includes statutory local bidder preferences for vendors based within the city limits. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices electronically to the accounts payable department with unique invoice numbers and purchase order references. Contractors must adhere to strict workforce restrictions, including prohibitions on firearms and controlled substances on city property, and must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Additionally, the City requires comprehensive insurance coverage, naming the municipality as an additional insured with a waiver of subrogation. Proposals must be submitted in a specific format, including a hard copy not exceeding 200 pages and a corresponding USB flash drive.