Eaton UPS equipment 25-111-IT

The County of DuPage in Illinois is seeking bids for a comprehensive Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment procurement through Bid Number 25-111-IT, specifically for its Department of Information Technology. The solicitation requires one battery cabinet, forty Eaton E28 battery jars, a 93PM UPS 480/277V system, a PredictPulse Wireless Kit, a Remote Monitoring Device Kit, and Certified Test Data. The equipment specifications include a 50kW UPS with specific power module requirements, mandatory 24x7 startup, a one-year UPS warranty, and a three-year battery warranty, with strict prohibitions on refurbished batteries and brand substitutions. Potential bidders must submit electronic proposals to henry.kocker@dupagecounty.gov by October 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with preliminary questions due by September 24, 2025. The County reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may compare pricing against national purchasing cooperatives. Bidders must complete mandatory forms including a Bid Pricing Form, Vendor Ethics Disclosure Statement, and References Form.

The solicitation includes specific insurance requirements with minimum liability limits for Workers' Compensation, Employers Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Umbrella Liability. No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The contract term is anticipated to run from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with a one-year duration. The County will be responsible for removing and disposing of old equipment and installing new materials, with no additional installation costs included in the bid. All goods must be shipped prepaid and delivered Freight On Board (FOB) Destination. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive equipment list and detailed technical specifications suggest a significant investment in upgrading the county's IT infrastructure power systems. The procurement appears focused on ensuring reliable, high-performance UPS equipment with comprehensive warranty and monitoring capabilities.