Pure Storage Charles Street

The State of Maryland Department of Human Services is soliciting bids on Pure Storage (Everpure) products under solicitation OTHS-OTHS-27-012-C, with bids due July 13, 2026. This is an invitation for bids restricted to resellers holding a Letter of Authorization for Pure Storage Inc. products — a sole-source eligibility gate.

The procurement covers renewal of a FlashArray storage system with Forever Premium subscription service, with one appliance unit featuring 41.00 installed capacity. The system is located in Baltimore. The subscription renewal is set to end July 24, 2027. Pricing follows Everpure's Flat is Fair policy, which maintains subscription charges consistent with the original transfer price while accommodating adjustments for service level changes, term length modifications, promotional discounts, and true-ups for missed coverage or upgrades. The specific renewal amount is redacted under non-disclosure agreement.

All support levels provide 24/7 technical support with either Advanced next-business-day or Premium 4-hour replacement part shipment options. Evergreen Forever and Foundation subscriptions cannot be terminated once accepted; expired subscriptions are subject to a 20 percent reinstatement fee based on the 12-month Flat is Fair renewal price plus backdated fees for lapsed periods.

Bid responses must identify business classification status, including minority business enterprise (MBE), small business reserve (SBR), and veteran-owned small business enterprise (VSBE) certifications where applicable, and provide federal tax identification numbers and relevant state or federal certification numbers. Acceptance requires issuance of a purchase order before quote expiration. Pricing excludes sales, use, value-added taxes, and shipping costs unless otherwise agreed.