IFB B50784 ¿ Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Data Center Rehabilitation ¿ Candler Park

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) B50784 for the procurement and installation of a dual-feed Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at its Candler Park data center in Georgia. The project encompasses the supply and installation of one APM2 100kVA UPS unit (208V input/208V output), one APM2 480V:208V transformer cabinet, one APM2 ancillary medium maintenance bypass cabinet, and one APM2 battery cabinet, with comprehensive supporting services including site acceptance testing with load bank, 7x24 startup services, and three-year total warranty coverage. Deliverables include liftgate truck delivery and full electrical labor for turnkey installation, as well as factory-certified startup and testing services. The contractor must be state-licensed, compliant with Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act including E-Verify registration, and capable of meeting minimum qualifications established by MARTA. The contract term is three years from Notice to Proceed with no renewal options. Questions must be submitted by December 31, 2025, sealed bids are due by January 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time, and bids will be opened virtually on January 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Compensation is established through a firm, fixed-price bid on twelve line items covering equipment, services, and labor, with payment based on services actually requested and accepted.

The IFB does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises, indicating this is open to qualified bidders meeting standard requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contractor assumes responsibility for all design, procurement, delivery, installation, and labor costs while complying with MARTA's information security requirements aligned with NIST frameworks, environmental purchasing preferences, and civil rights obligations. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Workers' Compensation (Georgia statutory limits), Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Excess/Umbrella Liability ($5,000,000), Errors & Omissions Liability ($2,000,000), and Cyber Liability ($1,000,000), with all carriers required to maintain A.M. Best ratings of A- or better. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.