When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 13, 2026.

It was issued by Ferris State University. The work is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Commvault-certified reseller or systems integrator. Experience delivering enterprise backup and disaster recovery modernization projects. Strong expertise in ransomware resilience and air-gapped recovery solutions. Capability to supply hardware, software, licensing, and support as a turnkey solution. Proven migration and integration experience in higher education or large institutional environments. Project management and post-implementation validation experience for mission-critical IT systems.

Enterprise Backup Storage Refresh Services (Due July 24, 2026)

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Big Rapids, Michigan, United StatesPosted: July 7th, 2026Deadline: July 24th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A university in Michigan is soliciting enterprise backup storage refresh services centered on replacing Commvault hardware appliances and enhancing disaster recovery capabilities. The project includes migration, integration, implementation, documentation, and post-deployment validation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide a complete, itemized cost proposal for all hardware, software, licensing, subscriptions, warranties, and professional services.
Must submit a signed Information and Disclosure Form.
Must submit a signed copy of the Bid Response including agreement to Terms and Conditions.
Must provide organizational data demonstrating size, scope, and capability.
Must provide a minimum of three references.
Must provide a description of the ability to meet all required criteria.
Must provide a description of the company's commitment to diversity and equitable practices.
Must provide a certificate of insurance meeting specified coverage limits (e.g., $1,000,000 Workers' Compensation, $2,000,000 Professional Liability).
Must be registered on the Public Purchase website to submit a proposal.

TIMELINE

RFP Publication: July 6th, 2026

Vendor question submission deadline: July 13th, 2026

Responses to vendor questions: July 15th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: July 24th, 2026

Anticipated date of vendor selection: July – August 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 13th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Ferris State University

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DESCRIPTION

The University is seeking a vendor to provide enterprise backup storage refresh services to modernize its backup and recovery environment. The scope includes replacing existing Commvault hardware appliances at both the primary and disaster recovery locations, along with all required hardware, software, licensing, and support for a fully operational Commvault platform.

The selected solution must include implementation and configuration services to migrate from the current infrastructure with minimal disruption to university operations. It must integrate with the existing Commvault environment and established backup workflows, while also incorporating Commvault Cloud Air Gap Protect as a secure, isolated disaster recovery target to enhance ransomware protection and cyber recovery capabilities.

In addition to the technical solution, the engagement includes system configuration, migration planning and execution consulting, project management, documentation, and post-implementation system validation. The overall objective is to deliver a scalable, reliable, and secure backup environment with improved recovery performance that aligns with industry best practices for data protection and disaster recovery.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 13, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Ferris State University. The work is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Commvault-certified reseller or systems integrator
Experience delivering enterprise backup and disaster recovery modernization projects
Strong expertise in ransomware resilience and air-gapped recovery solutions
Capability to supply hardware, software, licensing, and support as a turnkey solution
Proven migration and integration experience in higher education or large institutional environments
Project management and post-implementation validation experience for mission-critical IT systems

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