University of Minnesota Ionwave #05-813-26-3827

Data Center Electrical and Battery Backup Upgrade for University of Minnesota Crookston

The University of Minnesota Crookston is seeking construction services to upgrade its data center electrical and battery backup systems. - Government Buyer: - Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus - OEMs and Vendors: - Schneider Electric (Galaxy VS Series UPS) - EAPC (Architect/Engineer of Record) - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of owner-supplied 60KVA Galaxy VS Series Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) with external lithium batteries - Installation of new power feeders to the data center - Installation of an automatic transfer switch for power changeover - Installation of a new cooling system for the UPS room - Reconfiguration of electrical circuits - Construction services to maintain data center operations during upgrades - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Data center must remain online throughout construction; owner will provide temporary generators for power changeover - Contractor responsible for all permits, including temporary generator permits - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage statutes - Coordination with University's Building Codes Department and adherence to University construction standards - Project budget is $370,000 - Substantial completion required within approximately 3.5 months - Evaluation criteria include team qualifications, project approach, schedule, cost, workforce compliance, contractor responsibility, and safety

Description

The University of Minnesota Crookston is seeking construction services for data center upgrades on its campus. The project involves updating electrical service and battery backup systems, including installation of an owner-supplied Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) in a new location, installation of new power feeders, an automatic transfer switch, new cooling for the UPS room, and reconfiguration of electrical circuits. The data center must remain operational throughout construction, with temporary generators provided by the owner for power changeover. The contractor is responsible for all permits, including a temporary generator permit. The project has a substantial completion date of January 5, 2027, and a construction budget of $370,000.

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