Rackmount Server Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be submitted prior to Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST. one 1 hard copy bearing signatures delivered in a sealed envelope titled ITB **** and one 1 PDF electronic copy sent via email to the purchasing representative must be submitted prior to: Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM

The item includes a 3-year hardware warranty, and an extended 5-year hardware warranty is available as an option. includes 2 spare HDDs o 3year hardware warranty and advanced technical support and extended 5 year hardware warranty

Award is based on proven performance, support, specifications, and timely delivery. proven performance: emphasis will be placed on the background, experience, and stability of the company and support: the extent of the operator and service training, availability of parts, warranty, and overall vendor support will be analyzed

Bidders must provide full technical literature and complete all required documentation. literature: full technical information on the equipment bid shall be provided with your bid and the following pages must be completed in their entirety and returned with your bid for consideration

Questions must be submitted via email by Monday, October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. all questions regarding this invitation to bid ITB shall be submitted via email to Nicole Supan, purchasing supervisor, at ***@***. *. *, prior to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM

Bids may be rejected for late submission, incomplete documentation, or unauthorized communication with city staff. bids received after the scheduled submittal deadline will be returned and any communication with city staff, except for the purchasing and contracts division, regarding this invitation to bid is prohibited. disregard of this provision could result in rejection of the bid

Bids will be received by the Etowah County Commission in room 107 of the courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL **** attn: Melissa Lett until Thursday, October 15, 2026 @10:00 a. m. central time.

The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components of the equipment. a statement shall be attached with the proposal setting out the conditions of the warranty.

All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. all bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Proof of all state, county and local business license must accompany bid. Proof of all state, county and local business license must accompany bid.

A prebid conference may be requested to review and answer any pertinent questions concerning the bid and the specifications. a prebid conference may be requested to review and answer any pertinent questions concerning the bid and the specifications.

Bidders may be disqualified for failure to use the bid forms furnished by Etowah County Commission. bidders may be disqualified and bid proposals may be rejected for any of but not limited to the following causes: a. failure to use the bid forms furnished by etowah county commission.

Bids will be received by the Etowah County Commission in room 107 of the courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL **** attn: melissa lett until thursday, october 15, 2026 @10:00 a. m. central time.

The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components of the equipment. a statement shall be attached with the proposal setting out the conditions of the warranty.

All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. all bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Proof of all state, county and local business license must accompany bid. proof of all state, county and local business license must accompany bid.

A prebid conference may be requested to review and answer any pertinent questions concerning the bid and the specifications. a prebid conference may be requested to review and answer any pertinent questions concerning the bid and the specifications.

Bidders may be disqualified for failure to use the bid forms furnished by Etowah County Commission. bidders may be disqualified and bid proposals may be rejected for any of but not limited to the following causes: a. failure to use the bid forms furnished by etowah county commission.