24-262442. FMD. Uninterruptible Power Supply Services

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) maintenance and repair services covering Sacramento jurisdictions, specifically targeting the Central Utility Plant at 625 Q Street in Sacramento. The procurement seeks comprehensive UPS services for a Liebert S600T UPS system, which includes quarterly preventive maintenance, a one-time battery replacement in year two, and both foreseeable and emergency repairs for the system and its 80 sealed batteries. Bidders must possess a valid California Class C-10 Electrical license and provide current proof of general liability, commercial automobile, and worker's compensation insurance. A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT, with written questions due by December 16, 2025, and answers posted on December 23, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT, with bid opening on December 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PT. The evaluation will identify the lowest responsive responsible bidder, applying Small Business preferences of 5% and considering DVBE participation.

The contract includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with potential incentive bonuses for exceeding this threshold. Bidders must have three or more professional references demonstrating similar work within the past five years and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations if legally required. The anticipated contract term is three years, with rates remaining fixed throughout the entire period. Bids may be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the DGS Office of Business and Acquisition Services at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605. The procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements using August 2025 rates. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a significant investment in maintaining critical infrastructure. The State will post a Notice of Intent to Award five working days before contract execution, providing transparency in the selection process.