Network Storage Refresh_Bid Packet.pdf

The document is an Advertisement for Bids issued by the City of Craig, Colorado, for a "Network Storage Refresh" project. The city is soliciting bids for a comprehensive network storage system, with proposals due on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Craig City Council Chambers. The bid includes specifications for storage equipment such as 6x 800GB Flash SSDs, 10x 1.8TB 10K SAS SSDs, providing 15.14 TB of usable capacity with 9 slots free. The bid encompasses detailed requirements for performance (14,062 IOPS), data protection (RAID 5), networking (CNA 4x10GbE OPT SFPs), power supply, licensing, deployment, support, and a 42U data center rack cabinet. The award of the selected bid will be considered at the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting, with proposals remaining valid for 60 days after opening.

The bid form requires potential vendors to complete bidder information and provide a total price including delivery to Craig, CO. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any informality in the bids. The specifications include 3 years of support with 4-hour onsite service, all-inclusive licensing, and a 3-year hardware warranty. Electronic submissions are accepted at kcarmody@ci.craig.co.us, and all mailed and emailed proposals must be addressed to the City of Craig with clear identification of the "Network Storage Refresh" project. The document will be published on September 17, 24, and October 1, 2025, giving potential bidders multiple opportunities to review the requirements and prepare their proposals.