May 2011

View entire RFP  Data Center Co-Location Services

This procurement sought to provide Data Center Co-location Services for the County. This co-location facility would be a robust data center facility operating as a secondary Data Center facility for Multnomah County in a Backup/sub-Production site role.

Sustainability Questions:  

On July 1, 2010, Multnomah County began executing a new Sustainable Purchasing Policy that demonstrates support for our sustainability goals by integrating environmental stewardship and social equity, as well as fiscal responsibility, into the procurement process. The County seeks to partner with suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to these considerations and can reduce the negative impacts resulting from County services. It is expected that the successful Proposer incorporates sustainable practices into daily business operations and will continue to do so while meeting the requirements of the contract resulting from this procurement.

  • Describe efforts to integrate cooling technologies in order to maximize energy efficiency.
  • Describe efforts to maximize efficiency in energy delivery.
  • Describe efforts to integrate sustainability into its general business practices.  This could include, but is not limited to: purchasing renewable power, utilizing green cleaning practices and products, comprehensive e-waste management program, facility and fleet maintenance, and sustainable purchasing.

Vendor Responses

View Easy Street's response Easy Street Sustainability Response Easy Street Data Center response (551.14 KB)

View viawest's response  v iawest Sustainability Response