Schneider Galaxy VS UPS

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking proposals for a Schneider Galaxy VS Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system installation project through a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) covering Prince George's County and Baltimore City. The procurement involves providing and installing a new 40KVA Schneider Galaxy VS UPS, removing and disposing of the existing MGE Galaxy 4000 UPS and battery cabinet, and completing UPS start-up with Schneider Electric trained and certified technicians at 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20607. Contractors must be authorized Schneider Electric resellers and include screenshots of manufacturer suggested retail pricing with their bid. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsive and responsible contractors offering the most advantageous proposal considering price and technical factors. Key deadlines include questions due by January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, and proposals must be submitted through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by January 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. The estimated performance period is February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, with pricing required to remain valid for 90 days after the proposal due date.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which is strictly limited to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland's statutory requirements. The opportunity is restricted to Master Contractors under the Hardware 2012 Master Contract (060B2490022), with no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal requirement specified. Contractors must provide estimated shipping and lead times for all items and be prepared to demonstrate their compliance with small business certification standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive UPS system replacement that would likely require significant technological and infrastructural investment. The procurement targets replacing an existing MGE Galaxy 4000 UPS system with a new Schneider Galaxy VS UPS, indicating a technology upgrade and infrastructure modernization effort for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's facility in Lanham.