Migration of On-Premise Virtualization Infrastructure

The Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD) is seeking a qualified systems integrator or hardware vendor to replace its existing VMware‑based server environment with a new enterprise‑grade hypervisor solution and refreshed compute/storage hardware. The vendor must design, deliver, install, and support the new infrastructure, migrate all virtual machines with zero data loss, provide training, and supply post‑implementation support. The effort includes hardware procurement, network upgrades, migration planning, pilot testing, cut‑over execution, and documentation. • Replace 9 Cisco UCS servers (6 primary, 3 secondary) with next‑generation x86 compute nodes. • Retire VMware vSphere and implement an alternative hypervisor (e.g., Nutanix AHV, KVM/Proxmox, HPE Morpheus). • Leverage existing PureStorage array for storage; upgrade networking as needed. • Provide a phased migration strategy with minimal downtime, including discovery, assessment, pilot, validation, and full cut‑over. • Deliver training, SOPs, and as‑built documentation for district IT staff. • Submit a complete cost proposal (hardware, licensing, services, support) by 12 Nov 2026.