Oakland University is seeking proposals for an additional GPU node to enhance their existing Matilda High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster. The new node must be compatible with current AI and research workloads and integrate with existing infrastructure, including the DDN Lustre appliance and Dell Powerscale system. Key requirements include 4x NVIDIA RTX Pro **** Blackwell server edition GPUs or equivalent, NVIDIA Base Command Manager licensing, and a 5-year hardware warranty with next-business-day onsite support. Delivery is preferred by September 1, 2026. Quotes are due July 20, 2026.
New GPU node should be delivered and available for use as close to September 1, 2026 as possible, with earlier delivery preferred. ew gpu node should be delivered and available for use as close to september 1, 2026 as possible with earlier delivery preferred.
The university's preferred payment method is with a university credit card (pcard). The university will not accept convenience fees or increased pricing due to pcard payment. he university's preferred payment method is with a university credit card pcard. the university will not accept convenience fees or increased pricing due to pcard payment.
A 5-year hardware warranty with next business day onsite support guarantees is required. 5year hardware warranty with next business day onsite support guarantees with a service level agreement sla.
Proposals will be evaluated based on weighted criteria: hardware compatibility (20%), vendor support (20%), scalability (5%), price TCO (30%), and delivery timeline (25%). proposals will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria: criteria description weight hardware must be compatible with the existing hpc 20 compatibility environment and meet stated requirements. vendor support 24x7 support, response times, hardware replacement sla 20 sla scalability ability to expand memory and add additional gpus. 5 price tco total cost including hardware, support, shipping, 30 and licensing. delivery date how close to september 1, 2026 can the 25 timeline equipment be ready for use.
Suppliers must provide a company W9 and demonstrate compliance with all technical requirements. Failure to submit information in accordance with the RFQ requirements may result in disqualification. company w9. failure to submit information in accordance with the rfq requirements and procedures may because for disqualification.
Services not conforming to specifications may not be accepted at the firm's expense. Services not provided in accordance with the scope of services may result in the firm being found in default, with all procurement costs charged against the firm. services not conforming to specifications may not be accepted at the firms expense. services not provided in accordance with the scope of services may result in the firm being found in default. in the event of default all procurement costs may be charged against the firm.
Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct by 2:00 PM on July 14, 2026. all inquiries to this rfq must be submitted electronically through bidnet direct by 2:00pm july 14, 2026 eastern time.
Failure to submit information in accordance with RFQ requirements, failure to meet insurance requirements by contract signing, or non-conformance to conditions may lead to disqualification. failure to submit information in accordance with the rfq requirements and procedures may because for disqualification.
