Notice of Intent to purchase through National Cooperative for Veeam and 3rd Party Cloud Services

This document represents a Notice of Intent from a municipal entity to procure essential technology solutions, specifically Veeam and various 3rd Party Cloud Services, through a National Cooperative purchasing program. The core project focuses on acquiring advanced software for data management, backup, and recovery (Veeam), alongside scalable and secure cloud infrastructure services from third-party providers. Utilizing a National Cooperative framework aims to streamline the procurement process, potentially leveraging pre-negotiated terms and pricing to efficiently secure critical IT infrastructure for the municipality's operations. The scope includes the necessary software licenses and comprehensive cloud service subscriptions required to support modern governmental digital services. Key details regarding specific contractor qualifications, necessary licenses such as NJ Public Works Contractor Registration, or minimum experience levels required for prospective vendors are not provided within this Notice of Intent. Furthermore, information concerning mandatory pre-bid meetings, site visits, or specific compliance certifications that potential contractors might need to possess is not disclosed in this preliminary announcement. Interested parties should anticipate that detailed requirements would be outlined in subsequent, more formal procurement solicitations, should they arise outside the cooperative purchasing agreement. Submission instructions, including exact deadline dates and times for proposals, required bid security, performance bonds, or specific contact information for submitting inquiries or bids, are not included in this Notice of Intent. As this announcement signifies an intent to purchase through an established cooperative, the typical open competitive bidding process with public submission details might be superseded by the cooperative's existing framework. Vendors interested in providing Veeam or 3rd Party Cloud Services should monitor the respective National Cooperative portals for opportunities or future formal solicitations from the municipality, as this notice primarily serves as an informational declaration.