Servers for Network Research

The University of Waterloo is seeking several new rack-mounted Intel and AMD servers, network interface cards, and related warranties and support for a network research cluster, with a budget capped at CAD 116,000 plus HST.

University of Waterloo


General
Open (open)
RFP 2027-00645
Nov 09, 2026 07:30 PM
Oct 14, 2026 06:30 PM
$116,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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terryt@uwaterloo.ca
200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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Description

The University of Waterloo is seeking several new rack-mounted servers to create a network research cluster, including single- and dual-processor Intel and AMD configurations. Requirements include specified processor, memory, operating-system storage, independent administrative networking, BMC remote management with IPMI 2.0 or newer and Redfish capability, 100GbE NICs distributed among Intel, NVIDIA, and Broadcom, standard server power connections and cables, perpetual licenses for included proprietary software, and a minimum three-year warranty on all components. The proposal must address delivery lead time, installation and configuration, acceptance testing, warranty and support, pricing, payment milestones, risks, subcontractors, and compliance with controlled-goods, export-control, and prohibited-technology requirements. The budget is capped at CAD 116,000 plus HST, and all pricing must be in Canadian dollars.

Classification Codes
NAICS423430Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
PSC7B22Computing hardware and software products for servers and converged appliances, such as physical and virtual server environments, tools, operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX) and virtualization software.
Smart Codes
rack serversserver networking equipmentserver hardware support
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 14, 2026 06:30 PM-Open Date
Nov 02, 2026 09:30 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 09, 2026 07:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile or Non-Owned Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation or Employer's Liability — $5,000,000.00
Informational
No
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