FC0003477 – MD FiRST – Vertiv Liebert GXT5 UPS and External Battery Cabinets

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Vertiv Liebert GXT5 uninterruptible power supply systems and external battery cabinets under a secondary competition limited to Master Contractors on the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 master contract (060B2490022), with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This procurement is designated a Small Business Reserve (SBR) limited to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article requirements.

The scope covers ten units of Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion Online UPS systems (Model GXT5LI-10KMVRT4UXL) rated at 10kVA/10kW for 120V/208V Rack/Tower configuration and ten units of Vertiv Liebert External Battery Cabinets (Model VEBCLI-192VRT1U) for 192V 1U Rack/Tower. Delivery is to MD FiRST Warehouse at 1926 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Respondents must be authorized Vertiv resellers and provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor, a screenshot of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), and estimated ship dates for each item. All pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date.

Award will be made on a fixed-price basis to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer, with price as the primary evaluation criterion. Respondents may submit a Letter of Authorization with their bid for award consideration. Questions are due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov within 30 days of acceptance. No restocking fees may be imposed for items returned due to damage or incorrect shipment. Bids must be submitted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system.