IFB 12240219-KWT Hard Drive for Archiver Servers

Solicitation 12240219-KWT is an Invitation for Bid issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Enterprise Services Division to procure high-capacity, cost-effective hard drives optimized for cold storage and infrequent data retrieval. The requirement includes specific quantities of SATA 6Gbs hard drives with capacities of 12TB (270 units), 18TB (90 units), 24TB (24 units), and 32TB (6 units), with the option for NCDOT to purchase additional units during the contract term. The contract is for a one-year period with the State retaining the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Award will be granted to a single vendor based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, provided the offer is in substantial conformity with technical specifications. Deliverables must be shipped FOB Destination to the IT Distribution Center in Raleigh, NC, and the scope of work must be completed within 10 calendar days of the purchase order. Payment terms are Net 30 days following the receipt of a correct invoice or acceptance of deliverables. Vendors must be registered with the NC Secretary of State to receive an award and must comply with E-Verify, OSHA safety standards, and HIPAA regulations. The contract is governed by the laws of North Carolina with venue in Wake County. Submissions must be made electronically via the Ariba Sourcing Module, including a signed execution page and a single PDF document following specific naming conventions.