Network Storage Refresh

The City of Craig, Colorado is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Network Storage Refresh project, targeting the procurement of advanced network storage equipment and associated services. The bid requires vendors to provide a sophisticated storage solution comprising 6x 800GB Flash SSDs and 10x 1.8TB 10K SAS SSDs, delivering 15.14 TB of usable capacity with 9 additional free slots. Key technical specifications include performance requirements of 14,062 IOPS, RAID 5 data protection, CNA 4x10GbE OPT SFPs for networking, and a 42U data center rack cabinet. Proposals are due on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Craig City Council Chambers, with electronic submissions accepted at kcarmody@ci.craig.co.us. The bid mandates a comprehensive package including deployment, support, licensing, and hardware, with vendors required to complete the provided bid form. The City reserves the right to reject any proposals and will consider the award at the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting, with proposals remaining valid for 60 days after opening.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid requires a three-year support package with 4-hour onsite service, all-inclusive licensing, and a three-year hardware warranty. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the procurement suggests a technology refresh of existing network infrastructure. The bid packet indicates that potential vendors must provide a total price including delivery to Craig, Colorado, though no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications in the Network Storage Refresh_Bid Packet.pdf document, which provides comprehensive technical requirements and submission guidelines. Potential bidders should note the multiple publication dates of September 17, 24, and October 1, 2025, which offer opportunities to thoroughly review and prepare competitive proposals.