MCDC UPS-A Replacement and Maintenance 2022

The State of Montana has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) DOA-IFB-2022-0160 for the MCDC UPS-A Replacement and Maintenance 2022 project, targeting the Miles City Data Center. The procurement focuses on replacing the existing Chloride-90E Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system with a new, updated UPS system, encompassing comprehensive services including system removal, potential battery reuse or installation, facility and B-Tech Battery Monitor System connection, comprehensive testing, clean-up, and disposal of old materials. The solicitation falls under Commodity Code 1004 for Computing Services - Data Center Services, with bid closing on April 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT. The primary contact for this opportunity is Gary Brewer, reachable at GBrewer2@mt.gov. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the project requires vendors to demonstrate technical capability to perform a complete UPS system replacement and subsequent annual maintenance. The procurement is conducted using US Dollars and targets vendors with specialized expertise in data center power infrastructure systems.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project involves integrating the new UPS system with the existing B-Tech Battery Monitor System, suggesting potential technical compatibility requirements for potential bidders. While a precise budget range is not specified in the available materials, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving system removal, potential battery work, installation, testing, and annual maintenance—implies a significant capital investment. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Deer Lodge County and Melstone Town, though the primary focus remains the Miles City Data Center. Interested vendors should carefully review the full IFB documentation to understand the complete technical specifications, integration requirements, and potential financial scope of the UPS replacement and maintenance project.