Pure C70 384TB Array with 3 Years Evergreen Forever Subscription

The City of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking to procure a Pure C70 384TB Storage Area Network (SAN) system through an Invitation for Bid (IFB-24-244), with a comprehensive procurement strategy for hardware and support services. The specific procurement includes one Pure Storage Flash Array (model FA-C70R4-ETH-384TB-16x24TB) with installation services and a robust support package consisting of 12 months of Evergreen Forever Support with 24/7 coverage and 4-hour delivery, plus two additional one-year support renewals. Vendor qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of experience in Pure device sales and support. The bid requires a complete cost proposal detailing pricing for the storage array, initial support period, installation, and subsequent support years. Proposals are due on July 25, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with the initial contract term spanning one year from execution. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with considerations for environmental preferable purchasing and health considerations.

The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors, with potential opportunities for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with various state statutes, including E-Verify requirements and provisions related to public entity crimes and non-discrimination. The procurement includes specific insurance requirements, such as cyber liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant technology investment covering hardware, installation, and three years of support services. The contract will require strict adherence to data protection standards, Florida public records laws, and credit card security standards, with the city maintaining limited liability throughout the procurement process.