IFB 12240219-KWT Hard Drive for Archiver Servers

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking competitive bids to supply high‑capacity hard‑drive archivers (12 TB, 18 TB, 24 TB, and 32 TB) for its Enterprise Services Division. The contract is a one‑year term (with two optional one‑year extensions) for up to 390 hard drives, with the possibility of additional purchases during the contract period. Vendors must submit a sealed electronic offer via the state’s e‑procurement portal by 10:00 a.m. ET on 12 Nov 2026. Questions are due by 6 Nov 2026. The award will be based on best‑value/lowest‑price technically acceptable evaluation. Delivery must occur within 10 calendar days of purchase order receipt to the IT Distribution Center in Raleigh, NC. Warranty of at least 12 months is required, and all equipment must meet specified reliability (MTBF 2.5 million hours) and security standards. • Quantity: 270 × 12 TB, 90 × 18 TB, 24 × 24 TB, 6 × 32 TB (total 390 drives) • Delivery window: 10 calendar days after PO receipt, to 1529 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27603 • Contract term: 1 year, with two optional 1‑year extensions • Warranty: Minimum 12 months, covering parts, labor, freight, and travel • Submission: Electronic PDF via Ariba e‑procurement system, 10 a.m. ET, 12 Nov 2026 • Evaluation: Best‑Value/LPTA; optional additional purchases may be placed during the term • Mandatory compliance: E‑Verify, U.S.‑based work, security classifications per NIST 800‑53 • Contact: Kim Tart ([email protected])