UW tower data center: upgrade/integrate branch circuit monitoring system

The University of Washington ("Project Owner") is seeking proposals from experienced, licensed electrical or controls contractors to perform the upgrade and integration of a Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) for its data center located in King County, Washington. The scope of work includes procuring and installing a complete BCMS retrofit in 18 existing Remote Power Panels (RPPs), validating the functionality of the BCMS points and ethernet cabling, and providing as-built documentation. Proposals are due by August 15, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid site walk-through will be held on August 1, 2024. The contract will be awarded based on the contractor's previous experience, qualifications of the assigned team, the proposed price, and history of meeting project schedules. The RFP outlines specific requirements for the BCMS system, including local display panels, system status monitoring, and connectivity to the campus Building Management System.

The RFP indicates that no preference will be given for Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation, and voluntary goals for U.S. Small Business participation are set at 15%. The RFP does not provide any information about pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or other salient financial details.