Enterprise Storage System Replacement

PUBLIC NOTICE
ENTERPRISE STORAGE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The City of West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide an enterprise storage solution to replace or update the City’s current Qumulo storage environment.
The City will consider proposals for either or both of the following options:

Option A – New Storage Solution: A new clustered enterprise storage environment that does not rely on Qumulo Core software.

Option B – Qumulo-Compatible Hardware Replacement: Replacement hardware capable of operating with the City’s existing Qumulo Core software.
The proposed solution must meet the storage capacity, network connectivity, redundancy, software functionality, support, warranty, and implementation requirements identified in this Request for Proposals.
All proposals must be submitted electronically through the City’s IonWave e-bidding system at:

https://wdm.ionwave.net

Paper or emailed proposals will not be accepted.
Proposal Closing: 2:00 p.m. Central Time, 10/7/2026

Proposal Title: Enterprise Storage System Replacement
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive irregularities, request clarification or additional information, negotiate with one or more proposers, and make an award in the best interest of the City.
Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to the contact identified below.
Questions may be directed to:

Daniel Buls

Infrastructure Engineer

City of West Des Moines

Email: Daniel.buls@wdm.iowa.gov

Phone: 515-440-4795