UPS Replacement

The Tennessee Department of Correction is requesting bids for the provision, installation, and removal of Vertiv UPS replacement parts at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. All goods must be genuine Vertiv products, the central capability filter.

The scope encompasses furnishing and installing nine GXT4 5AH 48V internal battery kits, five GXT4 9AH 72V internal battery kits, seven GXT4 internal battery kits, 72 APS single pack battery modules, four APS power modules, and one APS system control module across multiple facility locations including the Sally Port, Maintenance Shop, Warehouse Building, Administration Building, Annex Building, and Old School Building. Work includes removal and proper disposal of existing equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Upon completion, contractors must perform operational testing of each UPS unit, verify battery status and charging operation, confirm module recognition by the UPS system, and provide written documentation of successful testing. All work must follow manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, industry standards, and facility security requirements, with coordination of outages required prior to beginning work. Delivery is required by July 26, 2026 to 3881 Stewarts Lane, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0468. The facility receives Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Site inspections may be arranged by contacting Scott Breckenridge, Facility Manager, at 615-238-1725 or Scott.A.Breckenridge@tn.gov.

Bidders must submit unit pricing for each line item through the State of Tennessee's EDISON Supplier Portal and provide proof of registration with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax or documentation of exemption status. All costs, including materials, labor, travel, equipment, tools, supplies, and freight charges, must be included in the bid. Bidders must certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, disclose any debarment or suspension, and confirm submissions are made without collusion or fraud. The procurement contact is Regan Baltasar at regan.baltasar@tn.gov or 615-532-6357.