MCT Computer Room Fire Protection

Shippensburg University, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is soliciting bids for a critical computer room fire protection project (Invitation to Bid SU-2011/8) specifically targeting the installation of a new dry HFC-125 fire suppression system within an existing data center. The procurement is focused on securing a qualified plumbing contractor to complete comprehensive fire protection upgrades, with bid documents available for a non-refundable $40 fee from H.F. Lenz Company in Johnstown, PA. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for December 20, 2011, at 10:00 AM in the Reed Operations Center Conference Room, with bid submissions required by January 18, 2012, at 2:00 PM in Old Main Room 300. The public bid opening will immediately follow at 2:30 PM in Old Main Room 203. Prospective bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in fire suppression system installation and comply with the specified project requirements.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from small firms, minority-owned businesses, and contractors who may not have previously worked with the State System of Higher Education. The university emphasizes non-discrimination and equal opportunity as core principles of the bidding process. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the project involves specialized fire protection infrastructure installation requiring professional plumbing and fire suppression system expertise. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation appears to be seeking a new contractor for this specific data center fire protection upgrade. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement initiative within Shippensburg University's technology infrastructure, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.