Unused Jellyfish Video Server and Approved Equivalent Service

The City of San Buenaventura seeks bids for one new, unused OWC Jellyfish B24 rackmount nearline video server or an approved equivalent. The requested scope includes the 4U high-capacity enterprise server with 576TB raw capacity, additional 10Gb network interface cards, advanced technical support with an extended five-year hardware warranty, deployment-onboarding training, and Jellyfish software. The source description limits eligibility to onshore bidders based in the USA for onsite performance, and the contract term spans one year. Bidders must submit one signed hard copy in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing and Contracts Division and one PDF copy via email to Nicole Supan by October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST. Bidders must email all questions to Nicole Supan by October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. The City evaluates bids based on proven performance including user references, vendor support and warranty, technical specifications, and operational cost, while literature must accompany each bid. The provided text does not state a budget amount.