Contract: #MHEC-01312021-EMC

Dell EMC offers a broad set of on-premise and cloud-enabled solutions for modern data center architectures including data protection and Air-Gap cyber-recovery solutions. Dell EMC offers comprehensive services, managed services, training, and financing solutions from Dell Financial Services. VMware and Boomi offer complementary solutions that in combination with Dell EMC portfolio of products offer powerful and innovative data center modernization options. Tiered discounts provide the flexibility to choose from hardware, software, and as-a-service related to networks, wireless, server and storage which best fits an institution’s needs.

This agreement reflects MHEC’s commitment to help member states access scalable, secure, and cost-effective IT solutions through collaborative procurement. This cooperative agreement was awarded through a competitive, transparent RFP process.

Contract Terms & Eligibility

Effective February 12, 2021 – January 31, 2028
Eligible to higher education institutions (public and private not-for-profit), K-12 districts and schools, cities, counties, local subdivisions, and state government in MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, and WICHE member states.

Contract Documents  

Contact Information

Jenné Tamayo
SLED Contracts Compliance Manager, Dell

Nathan Sorensen
Senior Director of Government Contracts, MHEC
(612) 677-2767

Solicitation Due Diligence

MHEC published a public solicitation for End User Computing & Peripherals, Device Lifecycle Management, and Associated Services MHEC-RFP-10282021 on October 28, 2021. Nine proposals were received by the December 14, 2021, due date. The selection committee scored
each of the proposals based on best value according to the evaluation criteria stated in the request for proposal and proposals were short-listed to six finalists. In addition to the written submission, all finalists were required to present their proposed solution with the selection committee in a virtual respondent’s conference, which took place on January 26, 27, and 28, 2021.

Upon meeting all of the requirements of the request for proposal the selection committee recommended an award to Dell.

To assist with your due diligence, the solicitation documents are provided below. If additional documentation is needed, please contact Nathan Sorensen, director of government contracts.