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Connected Care Infrastructure Modernization Project
A comprehensive technology initiative to improve cybersecurity, network reliability, data access, and overall healthcare operations at NWMRMC. This project is being solicited in two parts — download both RFPs below.
The Connected Care Infrastructure Modernization Project is a comprehensive technology initiative designed to improve cybersecurity, network reliability, data access, and overall healthcare operations at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.
This project includes modernization of network infrastructure, wireless systems, virtual server environments, and technology equipment replacement. It is funded through the Health Technology Advancement and Modernization Initiative (HTAM) under the State of Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Initiative.
The project is being solicited as two separate RFPs under award APP-01267: Part 1 – Network Infrastructure Modernization, and Part 2 – Nutanix HCI Capacity Expansion. Vendors may respond to one or both parts; each part has its own Vendor Response Workbook below.
Proposals are due November 15, 2026Complete the Vendor Response Workbook for each part you are responding to and email your proposal to Jbedford@nwmrmc.org. Questions are due by October 30, 2026.
Project Details
What vendors need to know.
A summary of the requirements in the RFP. The downloadable Vendor Response Workbook contains the complete specifications, forms, and instructions.
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Part 1 · Network Switching
Enterprise Layer 3 network switches: 2 × 24-port 25Gb core switches, 11 × 48-port multigigabit UPOE switches, and 37 × 48-port multigigabit PoE switches, with power supplies, stacking, and expansion modules.
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Part 1 · Wi-Fi 7 Wireless
130 enterprise Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-radio wireless access points with mounting hardware, installation accessories, and five-year wireless management licensing.
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Part 1 · Power Protection
23 online double-conversion rack UPS systems (12 × 3000VA and 11 × 2200VA), one per designated IDF, with network management, monitoring, alerts, installation, and testing.
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Part 1 · Installation & Licensing
Professional installation, configuration, testing, and documentation of all switching and wireless equipment, plus five-year enterprise network management licenses for every switch.
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Part 2 · Nutanix HCI Expansion
Two Nutanix HCI expansion nodes (24 CPU cores total) with 1TB DDR5 memory, 8 × 3.84TB NVMe drives (30.72TB raw), 25/10GbE networking, and TPM 2.0 security modules.
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Part 2 · Licensing, Support & Integration
36 months of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure Pro licensing and 24/7 production hardware support, plus installation, integration into the existing cluster, and post-installation validation.
Project Documents
Solicitation documents.
Download the official solicitation documents below. Complete the Vendor Response Workbook in Excel and submit it by email with your proposal.
Part 1 – Network Infrastructure Modernization RFP
Vendor Response Workbook (Excel) for APP-01267 Part 1: switching, Wi-Fi 7 wireless, UPS power protection, licensing, and installation services.
Any changes, clarifications, or corrections issued after the RFP is released will be posted here.
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Questions & Answers
Written answers to vendor questions (due October 30, 2026) will be posted here for all prospective respondents.
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Questions About This Project?
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All questions about this solicitation must be submitted in writing by email to the contact below by October 30, 2026. Answers will be posted on this page so every prospective vendor receives the same information.
NWMRMC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, and to amend or cancel this solicitation in the best interest of the hospital.