| Location: | Federal |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Agency: | San Antonio Water System |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 25-1457 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Bid Information
| Type | Request for Quotes |
| Status | Issued |
| Number | 25-1457 (VMware vSphere Maintenance Renewal (DIR)) |
| Issue Date & Time | 1/24/2025 10:00:02 AM (CT) |
| Close Date & Time | 1/31/2025 03:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Notes |
RFQ GUIDELINES
SAWS requests that all pricing furnished include delivery/freight (i.e., F.O.B. Destination).
Each item listed shall be awarded to the bidder providing the overall lowest qualified bid, base year and extensions considered, if applicable.
SAWS reserves the right to award this RFQ to one source.
Terms and conditions of this RFQ and resultant contract shall be in accordance with DIR. (DIR REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE)
Electronic quotes can not be accepted after the specified date/ time. Quotes received late will not be considered in the evaluation.
SCOPE: The San Antonio Water System is soliciting quotes for a VMware Support Renewal. This will be awarded upon board approval; Renewal Term is currently set for November 21, 2024 through November 20, 2025 with options to renew and paid annually. San Antonio Water System (SAWS) seeks to acquire VMware vSphere VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) editions to enhance the management of its virtualized data center and cloud computing infrastructure. The implementation of VMware vSphere will provide several key benefits:
1.
Centralized Management
: VMware vSphere offers a unified platform that allows for the centralized management of virtualized environments. This simplifies administrative tasks, reduces complexity, and improves operational efficiency by providing a single pane of glass for monitoring and managing resources.
2.
Scalability and Flexibility
: VMware vSphere is designed to scale seamlessly with the growing needs of SAWS. It supports a wide range of workloads and can easily adapt to changing demands, ensuring that the infrastructure remains flexible and responsive to business requirements.
3.
Built-in Security
: Security is a critical aspect of any IT infrastructure. VMware vSphere includes robust security features such as encryption, secure boot, and role-based access control, which help protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
VMware vSphere is a leading virtualization platform that has been widely adopted by organizations around the world. Its proven track record, extensive feature set, and strong support ecosystem make it an ideal choice for SAWS. By leveraging VMware vSphere, SAWS can achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and security in its server environments, ultimately leading to improved service delivery and customer satisfaction. We highly recommend online submission. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier. For technical assistance, please contact Ion Wave's Customer Success Team: 1-866-277-2645 x 4 or email support@ionwave.net.
To report suspected ethics violations impacting the San Antonio Water System, please call 1-800-687-1918.
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| Name | Erika Gonzales |
| Address |
2800 US Highway 281 North
San Antonio, TX 78212 USA |
| Phone | (210) 233-3412 |
| Fax | |
| Erika.Gonzales@saws.org |

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