Opportunity
Merx #346-2026
IBM Storage Device Maintenance Support for The City of Winnipeg
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
346-2026
NAICS
811212
The City of Winnipeg is seeking vendor maintenance support for its IBM storage infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - The City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - OEM Highlight: - IBM is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all equipment covered - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance support for IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 Switches (model 8960F65) - 4 units, each with unique serial numbers - Maintenance support for IBM FlashSystem 7200 NVMe Control Enclosures (model 2076824) - 2 units, each with unique serial numbers - Maintenance support for IBM TS4500 LTO Base Frames (model 3584L55) - 2 units, each with unique serial numbers - Maintenance support for IBM LTO 8 FC Tape Drives (model 3588F8C) - 16 units, each with unique serial numbers - Services include hardware maintenance and access to software/firmware updates for all listed devices - Notable Requirements: - Each device is identified by model and serial number for precise coverage - Maintenance periods are specified for each item, generally one year, with an option for a mutually agreed one-year extension - Lump sum pricing required; bids must be submitted electronically - Cooperative purchasing provisions allow other public sector entities to participate - Place of Performance: - All work to be performed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Description
This solicitation is for providing vendor maintenance support including hardware maintenance and access to software/firmware updates for IBM storage devices. The contract covers maintenance for IBM Storage Networking Switches SAN64B-6 from June 13, 2026 to June 12, 2027, IBM FlashSystem 7200 NVMe Control Enclosures from September 13, 2026 to September 12, 2027, and IBM TS4500 LTO Base Frames and IBM LTO 8 FC Tape Drives from July 16, 2026 to July 15, 2027. There is an option for one mutually agreed upon one-year extension for each period. The work location is in Manitoba, Canada, and the bid submission deadline is May 20, 2026.