Data Center Batteries

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase of 240 High Rate series Data Center batteries. This competitive sealed bid process, conducted under Chapters 943 and 287 of the Florida Statutes, aims to make a single award and issue a Purchase Order. The awarded vendor's price must remain firm for one year, as additional orders may be requested. The ITB provides detailed technical specifications for the batteries and requires the vendor to handle the removal and proper disposal of the existing batteries, as well as the delivery and installation of the new batteries. FDLE will provide access to the site and coordinate with the vendor that maintains the UPS and battery monitoring systems. Bids are due on April 16, 2024, and a mandatory site visit and equipment inspection is scheduled for March 26, 2024.

The ITB includes preferences for certified minority businesses and businesses with a principal place of business in Florida. The identities of incumbents or current contractors are not provided, nor is information on award values or budget ranges. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, beyond the preferences mentioned. The addendum to the ITB addresses questions from potential vendors, including the availability of a pallet jack on-site, the need for a liftgate, and the release of bidder attendance records, which are exempt from disclosure until after the bid opening.