Internal DFU RAID Build Hard Drive for Austin Police

The City of Austin Purchasing Office is requesting quotations for a one-time purchase of eight internal DFU RAID build hard drives for the Austin Police Department's Special Victims Investigation Digital Forensics Unit, with quotations due June 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The specified product is a Western Digital 26TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive (part number WD260KFGX) or buyer-approved equivalent. Required specifications include 7200 RPM rotation speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 512 MB cache, 3.5-inch form factor, 26,000 GB storage capacity, and minimum 287 megabytes per second read and data transfer rates, with rotation vibration and multi-axis shock sensors.

Delivery must be completed within 120 calendar days after written order placement to 4201 Ed Bluestein Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78725, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). All quotations must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges included in the item price. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes; tax must not be included in quoted prices.

Quotations should be submitted via email to Janet Lujan at Janet.Lujan@AustinTexas.gov. The award will be made to the lowest responsive offer meeting minimum qualification requirements. Offerors must comply with City of Austin non-discrimination policies, wage theft ordinance certifications, equal opportunity requirements, and non-debarment certifications, and must provide itemized invoices to the Austin Police Department Accounts Payable office. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of properly documented invoices contingent upon satisfactory delivery and performance.