Vertiv 2 year maintenance 2026

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has solicited bids for a two-year maintenance and support agreement with Vertiv covering three Liebert Deluxe Air HVAC units located at its data center at 1401 Pacific Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The contract, identified as Solicitation No. 2098813 and assigned contract number C-2098813-01, requires comprehensive 24/7 emergency service with a guaranteed four-hour on-site response time for all covered equipment, including parts, labor, and travel for the units DH192G-AAE03175, DE219W-AAEI0702, and DE219W-AGEIS613. In addition to routine emergency support, the contract mandates quarterly preventative maintenance visits and one annual infrared thermal imaging scan performed by two technicians over a single day, which must cover all data center systems including UPS electrical components and result in a documented findings report. The performance period spans from September 26, 2026, through September 25, 2028, commencing upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All work must be performed in strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including drug-free workplace requirements, non-discrimination provisions, and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify. The solicitation requires full compliance with a detailed set of general provisions, representations, and certifications that address responsibility, integrity, ethical conduct, and small business participation goals. Offerors must submit a complete electronic proposal via the DART Sourcing Hub portal, including mandatory exhibits and forms such as the Cover Sheet, Bid Schedule, Representations and Certifications, Business Questionnaire, and Employee Information Report. A 5% Small Business Enterprise participation goal is established, and contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts toward meeting this target. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, commercial automobile, workers’ compensation, and professional liability coverage with specific limits, all of which must name DART as an additional insured, be written on an occurrence form, be primary and non-contributory, and include a waiver of subrogation. Invoicing must reference the contract number and include a breakdown of payments to small business subcontractors using DART’s Vendor Payment Report form. Evaluation for award will consider only price and other price-related factors, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous offeror determined to be responsible. Prompt payment discounts are permitted but will not be considered during evaluation. All official communications must be