RFQ: VMware vSphere Subscription

Location:	Connecticut
Posted:	Sep 1, 2026
Due:	Sep 14, 2026
Agency:	Edwin O. Smith High School
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
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REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT # 19

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

BROADCOM VMWARE VSPHERE SERVICES

September 2026

SUBMISSION/CONTACT ADDRESS:

Information Technology Department

Attn: Seth Horila

Quotes will be accepted in electronic format only.

Please include “RFQ” in the subject line.

Summary:

Regional School District # 19 is seeking to renew its existing licensing and support for its

Broadcom VMware vSphere services.

Core Specifications:

The district is seeking quotes for the renewal of its existing licensing and support for its

Broadcom VMware vSphere services, specifically:

 96 CPU cores (or 6 physical CPUs) of VMware vSphere Foundation Prepaid

Subscription for 365 calendar days.

The existing contract expires on October 30, 2026.

While the services above are highly preferred, a vendor can optionally quote a different brand

and/or model of their choosing as an alternative, and it will be considered.

Quantity:

The district may be interested in purchasing varying quantities of equipment and supplies. See

core specifications section above for specifics. At any time, Regional School District #19

reserves the right to modify the above quantities and parts. Unit pricing for items should be

listed on the quote.

Shipping and Delivery:

The equipment requested above will be delivered to 1235 Storrs Road, Storrs-Mansfield, CT

06268. A standard-height loading dock is available at this address.

Proposal Submission Requirements

1. The quote must be valid for at least 21 days. The quote should specify the length of time

until the quote expires.

2. If there are any additional costs for shipping or otherwise, it should be listed on the quote

as a shipping and/or handling charge.

3. The vendor must explain if the quoted items are either (1) currently in-stock and/or (2)

currently back-ordered with a rough estimate of an anticipated timeline until in-stock (in

both cases, this answer is as of the initial date of the quote).

4. After the quote expires, we may choose to reach out to the vendor with a desire to order

additional quantities of the product, however we accept that the pricing might by

necessity change if the vendor can no longer meet that price (or models) after the initial

quote expires.

5. Quotes will be accepted in electronic format only to the email address and name on this

RFQ document (see the beginning of this document). Vendors may use a format of their

own choosing for the quote. Questions about the process should be directed to the same

email address as well.

6. The vendor is responsible for submitting a quote for consideration in a timely manner

with a desired deadline of Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59am.

Selection Process:

Pricing is a key factor in the selection process, however it is not the only factor as the

Department will consider the vendor’s ability to fulfill this product request. We reserve the right

to reject any or all submissions, to select an applicant in a manner that is advantageous to the

District, and to waive all formalities in the bidding. The vendor is responsible for submitting a

quote for consideration in a timely manner. If a sufficient number of proposals are not received

by the deadline, we reserve the right to extend the deadline. Additionally, we reserve the right to

extend the deadline to request additional information from vendors.

We do not expressly state or imply any obligation to reimburse responding applicants for any

expenses incurred in preparing submissions in response to this request. The selected firm is

expected to meet any relevant state and federal legal requirements. We are an equal opportunity

employer.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

RFQ: VMware vSphere Subscription

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