Boulder Linux Server Support Service

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Denver, Colorado, United StatesPosted 27 days agoDeadline: May 8th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

RFI seeking U.S.-based vendors for Linux server support services tailored for higher-education research and instructional environments in Denver, Colorado.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S.-based Linux server support provider
Must have experience with Linux server management including RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian
Must have understanding of standard web application stacks
Must be able to provide 24/7/365 monitoring and incident response
Must be able to work with on-site Data Center teams
Must provide a Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Must have experience with research computing workflows and custom software environments

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

TIMELINE

RFI Advertisement: April 10th, 2026

Last Date to Submit Written Questions: April 21st, 2026

Response Due Date: May 8th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 21st, 2026

Issuing Agency

University Of Colorado

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Denver, Colorado is seeking information from vendors with expertise in providing Linux server support services, specifically suited for higher-education environments. The support encompasses Linux system administration for diverse and non-standard distributions, focusing on reliable management for research and instructional workloads.

Services include installation, configuration, updates, patching, and security hardening of Linux servers, as well as 24/7/365 server monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and timely assistance for custom configurations and specialized research software. Vendors must demonstrate experience supporting various Linux distributions such as RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian, and managing custom software stacks, databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB), and containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes).

Other requirements include providing reliable backup, restore, and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring adherence to university security policies and regulations, and integrating with Active Directory for user and password management. Support teams must be U.S.-based to facilitate compliance, accessibility, and communication. The anticipated contract period is one year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.