UPS BATTERY BACKUPS

Westchester County's Bureau of Purchase and Supplies has issued Request for Bid (RFB-WC-25249) for UPS Battery Backups, targeting the county's I.T. department's technological infrastructure needs. The procurement specifically seeks 20 APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 120V units and 20 APC UPS Network Management Cards to be delivered to White Plains, NY 10601. The bid is due on October 8, 2025, before 2 PM, with sealed bids required and electronic submission methods explicitly prohibited. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, delivery timeline, and technical specifications, with delivery speed potentially being a factor in bid assessment. Vendors must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including sealed physical bid documents, and should be prepared to meet the county's rapid deployment expectations for the requested uninterruptible power supply equipment.

The county demonstrates a commitment to diverse business participation, explicitly encouraging bids from service-disabled veteran-owned, minority-owned, and woman-owned businesses. The contract includes flexible provisions allowing other New York State political subdivisions to potentially utilize the resulting agreement, subject to mutual consent. Standard county payment terms are set at 2% 10 net 30, with prices to be net and F.O.B. destination, and the county reserves the right to reject any or all submitted bids. Purchases under this contract will be exempt from federal, state, and local taxes, and payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves 20 units of specialized UPS equipment, suggesting a moderate-value technology infrastructure investment. The county maintains flexibility by allowing potential contract pricing extension within a 12-month period after the initial award.