384TB PURE Storage Flash Array

The City of St. Petersburg's Police Department is seeking to procure a 384TB PURE Storage Flash Array through Request for Quotation (REQ) 24-193, with the primary objective of upgrading the department's offsite storage device and enhancing its disaster recovery strategy. The specific procurement includes one PURE Storage Flash Array (model FA-C70R4-ETH-384TB-16x24TB), accompanied by installation services and 12 months of Evergreen Forever Support with 24/7, 4-hour delivery. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and possess a minimum of three years of experience providing PURE Storage Arrays and support. The solicitation was released on June 5, 2024, with critical deadlines including a question submission cutoff on June 12, 2024, and final responses due by June 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The city will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with an anticipated City Council recommendation scheduled for August 1, 2024. Evaluation criteria include compliance with city policies such as nondiscrimination, environmentally preferable purchasing, and health considerations, as well as the vendor's ability to meet comprehensive technical and support requirements.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for two additional one-year renewal options. The estimated initial purchase is approximately $241,224.42, which includes the storage array, one year of support and maintenance, and installation services. Vendors must submit a complete cost breakdown covering the entire three-year support and implementation period, demonstrating a transparent pricing model. The technology purchase will be governed by a comprehensive Technology Purchase Agreement that includes robust provisions for intellectual property rights, security standards, and insurance requirements. Key insurance specifications include $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage, commercial automobile liability insurance, $1,000,000 in cyber liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. The agreement is structured under Florida law and includes specific provisions for public records compliance and detailed indemnification mechanisms.