The Kodiak Island Borough is seeking proposals for an immutable backup project. The project involves designing and implementing a disk-based immutable backup system with a minimum capacity of 150 TB, along with an air-gapped tape library solution. This project is funded by a FEMA grant. Proposals are due by December 5, 2025. Key requirements include integration with existing Veeam backup software, immutable storage features, and training for borough IT staff. The estimated project cost is between $150,000 and $180,000. Proposers must register on the borough's website to receive addenda and updates. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline, and late submissions will not be considered. The borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The bid notice states that proposals will be received until 3:00 pm local time on December 5th, 2025. The text also mentions that contractors will submit a phased timeline with their proposals to complete the project by December 31, 2025.
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: Qualifications (30 points), Methodology (25 points), Experience (35 points), and Price (10 points), for a total of 100 possible points. The borough will select the preferred individual or firm by considering any factors it deems necessary and proper for best value, including price, quality of service, responsiveness to this request for proposals, and the general reputation and experience of the respondents.
To be considered for selection, proposers must meet at least the following minimum qualifications: have a valid Alaska business license prior to signing of contract, have an active registration in sam. gov and is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from federal procurement programs, and have 5 years experience implementing enterprise backup solutions.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that any proposer may protest the selection by filing a written protest with the Borough Manager within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the notice of intent to award.
The price range is estimated to be between $150,000 and $180,000. The exact final budget amount will be provided to vendors who register for the project on request.