QA.docx

This is a Question and Answer document related to a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for the procurement of a Toshiba 30 kVA 4400 Series Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system equipped with a Lithium-ion battery cabinet. The solicitation was posted on January 23, 2026, with proposals due by February 15, 2026, providing bidders with approximately three weeks for bid preparation and submission. The procurement requires vendors to supply and deliver a complete UPS system designed to provide backup power and surge protection for critical electrical equipment at the university's facilities. Interested bidders must submit responses online through the Wisconsin SciQuest procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. Any questions or clarifications regarding the opportunity must be directed to Jesse Crain at jcrain@uwsp.edu prior to the deadline.

The QA document confirms that Lithium-ion batteries, as specified in the original bid requirements, are mandatory components of the proposed UPS system and cannot be substituted with alternative battery types. Vendors must be authorized distributors or dealers capable of providing the specified Toshiba equipment with supporting documentation and technical specifications. The solicitation documentation does not disclose any designated set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other special contractor classifications. No incumbent vendor information has been disclosed, and the specific budget allocation or award value for this UPS system purchase has not been publicly listed. Interested bidders should consult the complete solicitation documents on the SciQuest platform for comprehensive specifications, technical requirements, terms and conditions, and additional evaluation criteria.