IFB PUR1-24-1088 - Metro UPS Battery Replacement

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is soliciting bids for the one-time replacement of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries for its Metro Systems Maintenance Division. The IFB (Invitation for Bids) PUR1-24-1088 - Metro UPS Battery Replacement seeks qualified vendors to provide EnerSys DataSafe 12HX505-FR batteries or equivalent, with a minimum one-year warranty. The batteries are required to cover the gap between power failure and back-up power activation. Bids are due by December 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm local time, and will be evaluated based on the most favorable total bid price. The IFB provides detailed technical specifications for the required batteries and outlines the terms and conditions, including tax exemption, non-hiring of state officials, and termination clauses.

This procurement does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. Additionally, the IFB does not identify any incumbent suppliers or designate the procurement as a Small Business Reserve. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price, with no federal funding involved. Bidders must provide their contact information, location of service performance, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and eMMA number as part of their bid submission.