Pre-Advertisement Notice for TDE Hybrid Private Cloud Modernization with DRaaS Deployment

Description

The City of Atlanta, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, will shortly undergo a Multi-Step Sealed Bid process comprised of a prequalification phase as the initial step, followed by an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of a qualified contractor to design, furnish, implement, and provide ongoing managed services for a Hybrid Private Cloud Modernization solution with Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) across two on-premises data centers and a third offsite disaster recovery environment. Interested vendors during the prequalification phase will be evaluated based on their demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise hybrid cloud infrastructure, disaster recovery solutions, VMware-based virtualization environments, HPE platforms, managed IT services, and mission-critical data center operations. Vendors must also demonstrate expertise in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, AI-enabled monitoring and automation, disaster recovery planning, and the ability to deliver comprehensive professional services, including migration, testing, training, documentation, and ongoing operational support. Evaluation will also consider personnel qualifications and certifications, technical capabilities, past performance, and the firm's ability to meet performance requirements, security standards, and implementation schedules. The City's expectation is that the selected vendor delivers a secure, resilient, scalable, and highly available hybrid private cloud environment that supports mission critical Airport operations while providing predictable service levels, enhanced operational efficiency, robust disaster recovery capabilities, and long-term technology modernization. A Pre-Solicitation Conference will be noticed and held to provide additional details and answer questions from interested vendors. We look forward to your participation.