SMART-UPS

Westchester County is seeking to procure smart uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment through Request for Bid (RFB) number RFB-WC-25075, with bids due on April 16, 2025. The procurement specifically involves four key items: 30 APC Smart-UPS 750VA LCD 120V units, 45 APC UPS Network Management Cards, 15 APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 120V units, and 10 APC Replacement Battery Cartridges. These items are intended for the county's I.T. department and will be delivered to White Plains, NY 10601. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids and cannot withdraw their proposals within 45 days after the opening date. The bid requires vendors to provide independent pricing and certify the absence of collusion in their submissions. Compliance with various state and federal laws, including regulations related to toys, lead-free merchandise, and labor standards, is mandatory for all bidders.

The county strongly encourages participation from minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), women-owned business enterprises (WBE), and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB). While no specific budget or funding source is explicitly detailed in the document, the bid includes provisions for potential use by other New York State political subdivisions. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) will be the primary payment method, and all deliveries will be made FOB destination. The procurement allows for potential integration with existing I.T. infrastructure, though specific technical compatibility requirements are not extensively outlined in the available documentation. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet the technical specifications of the APC Smart-UPS equipment and provide comprehensive support for the network management cards and replacement battery cartridges. The county's procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and seeks to create opportunities for diverse business participation in the municipal supply chain.