Milbank UPS Units

The Missouri Department of Transportation - St. Louis (MoDOT-SL) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SL24000432) for a one-time procurement of specific Milbank Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Units to be delivered to their St. Louis facility in Ballwin, Missouri. The procurement specifically seeks 4 units of Milbank Part #CP3B51C1PCAOMO2-UPS without batteries and 8 units of Milbank Part #CP-C-6SILL-AO 6-inch extension bases. No substitutions will be permitted, and vendors must provide pricing that includes all delivery costs, with goods to be delivered FOB Destination. The bid opened on September 5, 2023, and will close on September 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM CDT. Evaluation criteria indicate the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder who meets all mandatory specifications and requirements. Pricing must be comprehensive, covering all packing, handling, and shipping charges, with payment terms set at Net 30 Days. Vendors should note the extended lead time for the UPS units, which is acknowledged to be 52+ weeks for units without batteries.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. A Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) preference is also available. For purchases exceeding $25,000, the Domestic Products Procurement Act applies, offering a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, MoDOT-SL maintains its own battery inventory for maintenance needs, which suggests an existing infrastructure for managing these UPS units. The bid can be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System or by hard copy with prior approval. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is characterized as a one-time purchase with no renewal options, indicating a finite project scope.