Jail 2 west - UPS upgrade

Weld County, Colorado is seeking bids for a turn-key lump sum project to upgrade the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at Jail 2 West, located at 2110 O Street in Greeley. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring vendors to furnish and install a new fully functional UPS in the master control area, with all new equipment meeting applicable federal, state, and local laws. Specific technical requirements include a 40kW (40kVA) 480:208V UPS with networking capabilities, Lithium ION batteries, scalable battery systems, voltage regulation, surge protection, and redundant capabilities. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 22, 2025, at 9:00 am, with bids due electronically or by hand delivery on May 6, 2025, by 10:00 am. The anticipated contract execution date is June 9, 2025, with project completion expected by September 30, 2025. Evaluation will focus on comprehensive price breakdown, including electrical materials, electrical labor, and associated costs. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids and potentially award to multiple vendors based on their assessment of the best interests of Weld County.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were mentioned in the bid documents. Bids over $50,000 will require payment and performance bonds, though no bid bond is required. Weld County is a tax-exempt entity, and Davis-Bacon and Buy American requirements do not apply to this project. The electrical upgrade involves removing existing transformers and equipment, installing a new UPS transformer (SUP1E), and routing new feeders to various existing branch circuit panels (EYL1A, EYL3A, EYL3B). While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the project involves substantial electrical infrastructure modifications within a critical facility. The project drawings, prepared by G2 Consulting Engineers, indicate a complex electrical system upgrade that requires minimal disruption to the jail's existing power infrastructure, with careful coordination required between the contractor and the owner's representative during installation and testing of the new electrical equipment.