Issuing a colocation RFP in Israel? This comprehensive checklist covers everything from technical specifications to commercial terms to ensure you select the right provider.
Selecting a colocation provider in Israel is a strategic decision with long-term implications for your organization's operational resilience, compliance posture, and total cost of ownership. A well-structured RFP process ensures you gather the information needed to make an informed decision.
Technical Requirements Section
Begin your RFP with a clear articulation of your technical requirements. Specify your power density requirements per rack, total power budget, cooling preferences, and any special requirements for high-density or GPU workloads. Include your connectivity requirements — bandwidth, redundancy, and specific carrier preferences.
Commercial Terms to Evaluate
Beyond the rack rate, evaluate the total commercial package: power charges (per kW or included), cross-connect fees, remote hands rates, and escalation clauses. Israeli providers typically quote in USD or ILS — clarify currency and exchange rate risk allocation.
SLA Requirements
Define your uptime requirements, incident response time expectations, and remediation procedures. Understand how the provider calculates and reports uptime, and what credits are available for SLA breaches.
