20TB Hard Drives

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of seventeen (17) 20TB hard drives for the state of Kansas, Shawnee County, and the city of Topeka. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Procurement Department has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the hard drives, which must be new, 7200RPM, with 256MB cache, a 5-year warranty, and delivered to Topeka by May 5, 2024. Bids must be submitted electronically by the closing date of April 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT. Bidders must obtain a current tax clearance certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

The RFQ indicates that bidder preferences are available, including for disabled veteran-owned businesses and certified businesses. Bidders are also encouraged to take steps to discourage human trafficking. The solicitation does not provide details on any incumbent vendors, existing technology integration requirements, or the anticipated award value or budget range.