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{{Info|The submission period for letters of intent, quotes or proposals ended '''November 8, 2013.''' We are currently in the process of selecting a vendor and can accept no new bids at this point.}} |
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'''Posted:''' October 18, 2013 |
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==Statement of Purpose== |
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The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF)'s Technical Operations team is seeking proposals on the provisioning of a new data center facility. |
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==Background Information== |
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The WMF is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual, educational content, and to providing the full content of these wiki-based projects to the public free of charge. The Wikimedia Foundation operates some of the largest collaboratively edited reference projects in the world, including Wikipedia, a top-ten internet property. |
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==Scope of Work== |
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We seek a stable, experienced data center provider capable of facilitating the provisioning and setup of a modern, secure installation that meets the ongoing needs of WMF, as discussed below. |
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==Requirements== |
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===Primary Requirements=== |
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* The data center location must be in the midwestern/western continental US (i.e., Chicago westward). |
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* The capacity for at least 32 enclosures initially; expansion possibilities (first right of refusal in contract on adjacent or nearby cage area) for another row of 8. |
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* We will utilize enclosures that are 1050 mm deep, and request pricing for (footprint for) enclosures both 600 mm and 800 mm wide. |
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* The capability for redundant 30A * 3 Phase 208V circuits in each enclosure, with a usable power density of 8.6kW per enclosure. |
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* Additionally, redundant cooling is required, with a maintained inlet / cold aisle temperature of 65-80F, and 40-60% relative humidity. |
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* Secure cage(s) are preferred, versus shared row access. Enclosures, if provided, must be lockable, and only WMF employees or direct employees of the data center provider should have access. |
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* The site should have power redundancy systems that are adequate and well maintained at a minimum of N+1. |
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* We seek a contract with the direct maintainer of the data center to avoid future complication. No resellers. |
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* We request an equipment storage area: We will require on hand spare hardware, and a location to store this equipment. A minimum storage area of 5 cubic feet is required. |
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* We require a significant number of diverse carriers available within the center. |
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* We require the data center to be “carrier neutral” and able to provide equal access to all carriers without preferential treatment. |
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* For remote work, we require 24/7 availability of onsite smart hands via data center staff. |
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* Additionally, 24/7 on-site security is also required. |
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* For access, we require 24/7 unescorted facility and cage access for WMF staff and pre-approved third parties. |
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* We ask that you maintain a functional, well-designed portal for ordering/provisioning and ticket requests. |
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* The environmental impact of the facility (cooling efficiency, reclaimed water, etc) will be an important consideration for final site selection. |
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===Secondary requirements=== |
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* We request the use of our own enclosures, if possible. Otherwise, please include detailed information on enclosures provided. |
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** If facility-provided enclosures are required, please provide proposals for 800mm and 600mm wide racks, if available. |
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* We request availability of WMF-staff-accessible workspace in an area outside of the data center floor. |
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* Availability of data center-wide wifi for visiting staff or other parties is requested. |
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* We request availability of N+1+1 power redundancy. |
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* The access and capability to join a large (100 members or more) Internet peering exchange will be an important consideration for site selection |
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* For security, we request the ability to setup and maintain our own fixed cameras/monitoring equipment. |
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===Site / Location specific questions=== |
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* Please include detailed information on the following: |
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** Shipping Requirements (how long can we store shipped goods, security of the receiving process) |
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** A list of carriers with physical presence within your facility or MMR. |
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** SAS/70 compliance or equivalent documents |
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** Timing on space availability upon signing of contract |
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** Pricing on carrier/tenant fiber interconnects, and cage-to-cage cross-connects. |
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==Term of Contract== |
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The contract would begin as soon as possible, and have a term not to exceed three years, with an option for annual renewal thereafter. |
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==Contractual Terms and Conditions== |
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Terms and conditions / Acceptable Use Policies should be submitted in editable form for legal review, where possible. T&C/AUP changes should be expected to ensure we meet the privacy and security commitments required for our users. |
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==Schedule, Evaluation and Award Process== |
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This RFP is expected to be open until '''November 8th'''. We will require a letter of intent, or quote/proposal by this date to be considered for our data center location. |
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RFP proposals will remain private to protect potentially confidential third-party information. |
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Proposals will be evaluated by the WMF Technical Operations team, and likely candidates will be contacted to arrange site visits and due diligence evaluations. |
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Final candidate contracts will require legal review and executive level approval prior to acceptance. |
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==Points of contact for future correspondence== |
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Please submit questions or proposals to [mailto:rfp@wikimedia.org rfp@wikimedia.org]. Thank you for your interest! |
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Ken Snider, Director of Technical Operations |
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[[Category:Requests for Proposals]] |
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