Scale Computing Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Nodes

Uintah County, Utah (“County”), is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide two (2) Scale Computing nodes (or Scale Hypercore-certified equivalents) to support the County’s IT infrastructure.

The County requires a single, comprehensive quote from the responding vendor. The County recognizes and accepts that the proposed solution may comprise hardware and hardware warranties from a certified OEM (such as Supermicro, Dell, or Lenovo) combined with software support and professional installation services provided by Scale Computing, provided the underlying hardware is officially Scale Hypercore Certified.

Bidders must provide pricing for two (2) identical nodes meeting the specifications listed below. Uintah County has identified the Scale Computing HC5450D specifications as the baseline. Due to supply chain considerations, the County will accept Scale Hypercore-certified equivalent hardware (such as Supermicro, Dell, or Lenovo). The vendor must demonstrate and provide evidence that the equipment is officially Scale Hypercore Certified (not merely compatible) and meets or exceeds the following specifications.

Hardware Requirements (Per Node)

• Model: Scale Computing HC5450D (or Scale Hypercore-Certified Equivalent )
• Processor: Intel Dual Gold 5415+ (8 Core) or comparable 8-core processor
• Memory (RAM): 256 GB
• Storage Capacity: 77.76 TB Raw / 38.88 TB Usable
• Storage Configuration:
• 3 x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD
• 9 x 8 TB NL SAS HDD
• Network: 1 x 4-port redundant 10/25 GbE SFP28 NIC Ports
• Power: 2 x Redundant Power Supplies

Support and Services

• Hardware Warranty: 5-Year, 24x7x365 Next Business Day OEM Hardware Warranty
• Software Support: 5-Year, 24x7x365 Scale Computing Software Support
• Imaging: Remote Imaging Service
• Installation: Professional Services Installation for both nodes (Remote or On-site as required for full deployment)

To receive consideration and responses to this IFB, the County must receive the proposal no later than **5:00 PM (Mountain Time) on November 13, 2026**.

**Submission Method:** Proposals with the required bid sheet must be mailed or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope clearly labeled: “Sealed Proposal – Scale Computing Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Nodes”. The proposal is to be delivered to Uintah County Clerk-Auditor, 147 E Main, Vernal, Ut 84078.

Proposals will be publicly opened during the Uintah County Commission Work Session on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the Commission Conference Room, located at 152 E 100 N, Vernal, UT. This opening will confirm receipt only; no evaluation or cost/compensation review will occur at this stage.

**Required:** *Attachment 1 – Pricing Bid Form* and *Attachment 2 – Vendor Information Form* must be fully completed and submitted with the bid for it to be considered responsive. Uintah County is a tax-exempt government entity. Do not include sales tax in the bid price.

The awarded bid will be selected based on the County’s determination of the top-scoring bid and most advantageous bid. The decision to request interviews/presentations is at the discretion of the County.

The successful proposer may be required to maintain, at their own expense, the following insurance coverage throughout the duration of the contract: Commercial General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile Liability, and, if applicable, Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Prior to the commencement of any work, the successful proposer must provide certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage.