25-448DOIT-TELEC-B-49447 | UPS, Generator, and Power Solicitation - RFP

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking a qualified vendor through a Master Contract to supply, install, and maintain generator and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems across various network locations statewide. The scope of work includes engineering, furnishing, and professional installation of new systems, as well as providing preventative maintenance and emergency support, such as portable generators and plug-in UPS units. All equipment must be new and interoperable with specific brands including Cummins-Onan, APC, and Eaton, while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards from ANSI, UL, and the National Electrical Code. The contract features a ten-year term with an estimated total cost of ownership of 1,251,020.00 dollars. Award selection is based on a point ranking system where technical requirements are weighted at 1,000 points, commitment to diversity at 200 points, and price at 400 points. Offerors must achieve a minimum threshold of 600 combined technical and diversity points to proceed to price evaluation. Pricing must remain firm for the first two years, with subsequent adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Vendors are required to submit all proposals electronically via BidBuy, including a technical response, vendor disclosure, and a BEP utilization plan. Final acceptance of installations is contingent upon a 30-day defect-free operating period following successful system testing.