State Data Center Electrical Equipment Replacement

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeking a contract for the replacement of electrical equipment at the State Data Center located in Olympia, Washington. The procurement involves removing and installing 6 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units and 22 Power Distribution Units/Static Transfer Switches (PDU/STS units). Vendors must possess a Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI), employ a certified Master Electrician, and meet specific insurance requirements including $1 million in commercial general liability and $4 million in excess liability. The RFQ covers multiple counties including Thurston, Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, and Chelan Counties. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 13, 2025, with final responses due by November 24, 2025, and an anticipated contract effective date of December 15, 2025. The evaluation process will be performance-based, with points awarded for vendor requirements, client references, and financial proposal, focusing on installation labor rates for the UPS and PDU/STS units.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation of minority and women's business enterprises, though no minimum participation level is mandated. The contract is an optional-use agreement with no guaranteed volume, and funding is contingent upon availability. The proposed contract establishes an initial term with potential extensions up to five additional years, with prices fixed during the initial term and potential rate adjustments proposed at least 90 days before contract expiration. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement includes comprehensive provisions for service delivery, performance standards, pricing, confidentiality, and insurance requirements. The contract requires vendors to maintain various insurance policies, including commercial general liability, professional liability, and crime coverage, with specific deductible and coverage limits designed to protect the state's interests. WaTech will serve as the primary contracting agency, providing telecommunications and computing services to over 700 state agencies, local governments, and qualifying non-profits through this procurement.