Purchase and Delivery of an Uninterruptable Power Supply for Nut Island Headworks

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for the Nut Island Headworks facility located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The UPS must be an on-line, double-conversion system with extended runtime battery module, meeting specific input, output, efficiency, and noise attenuation requirements. The successful bidder will be responsible for coordinating the delivery and installation with the facility staff, as well as providing technical assistance, testing, start-up, and training. Bids are due on March 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. Bidders must have at least five years of commercial experience in manufacturing, operating, and servicing equipment of the type specified.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor. The procurement is subject to applicable procurement laws, and the MWRA is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise taxes. The RFB does not provide detailed pricing information or budget ranges, but it encourages the use of recycled and environmentally preferable products.