UNSPSC 39121011: Uninterruptible power supply UPS

An electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, typically mains power, fails.

UNSPSC 39121011 Uninterruptible power supply UPS is a Commodity code that covers maintenance, repair, battery replacement, and installation services for backup power systems across state and local facilities. State and local governments procure under this code when they solicit UPS equipment service contracts for critical infrastructure—water treatment plants, county administration buildings, radio towers, data centers, sheriff facilities, and airport operations—rather than the equipment units themselves. The buying activity is concentrated among county public works departments, utilities authorities, state facilities management divisions, and municipal infrastructure operators; Orange County (California) Public Works appears twice in recent solicitations. The scope of work divides between preventive maintenance contracts (quarterly or semi-annual inspections, battery testing, thermographic scanning) and emergency repair services (24/7 response with four-hour onsite targets, battery replacement, system troubleshooting). Contractors typically must employ factory-trained technicians certified by original equipment manufacturers such as Riello, Vertiv, Liebert, MGE, and APC; maintain parts inventory; provide written service reports; and comply with prevailing wage and insurance requirements including $1,000,000 general liability minimums.

Recent activity spans California, Florida, Georgia, Connecticut, Arkansas, and Texas. Orange County, California (OC Public Works) issued an IFB due July 27, 2026, for UPS maintenance and repair at five Santa Ana facilities (Sheriff Forensic, Data Center, County Administration South, Registrar of Voters, OC Public Works/Facilities Maintenance) across Riello, MGE, Vertiv, and Liebert equipment, with an aggregate contract cap of $400,000 over five years and a 5% local small business preference; Toho Water Authority (Polk County, Florida) posted an IFB due August 6, 2026, for comprehensive inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair services at water and wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations; Chatham County, Georgia issued an ITB due June 19, 2026, for preventive maintenance and 24/7 emergency services for UPS systems at three radio tower locations with a 30% combined M/WBE participation goal and one-year term with four renewal options; Collier County (Florida) Facilities Management posted an ITB (due December 22, 2025) for maintenance, repairs, replacement, and installation services with estimated annual spending near $150,000 and provisions for three awardees (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary); and Pinellas County (Florida) Utilities posted an ITQ (due March 31, 2026) for semi-annual preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and battery replacement at five locations with a 36-month term and optional extensions.