# Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000041786

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Tripp Lite Hardware Maintenance and Replacement (MBE Set-Aside)

**Posted:** October 04, 2023
**Respond By:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** SRC0000041786
**NAICS:** 423690, 423430

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is seeking certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) suppliers for Tripp Lite hardware maintenance and replacement, focusing on their aging UPS fleet.
- Buyer: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
- OEM Highlight: Tripp Lite
- Products Requested:
  - Tripp Lite PDU Hot Swap with Manual Bypass, 15A, 6 5-15R, 2 5-15P Inputs, 1URM (70 units)
  - Tripp Lite Power Strip, 12 Outlet, Rackmount Metal, 120V, 5-15R, 15ft Cord, 1URM (70 units)
- Vendors must be Ohio Certified MBE suppliers with an active Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) contract
  - Must provide DAS Contract Number
  - Pricing must not exceed DAS contract rates
- Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible MBE supplier
- Only active MBE certified bidders are eligible
- No specific part numbers provided; technical specs are detailed
- Notable requirement: Set aside exclusively for Ohio Certified MBE suppliers currently on a DAS contract

### Description

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is soliciting quotes for maintenance of Tripp Lite hardware, specifically for the existing UPS fleet which is nearing end of life. The procurement aims to replace the fleet to restore power protection, standardize equipment, and improve energy efficiency and monitoring. This is a Quick Quote process limited to Ohio Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) suppliers currently doing business on an Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) contract. Quotes must include DAS Contract Number and pricing, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible MBE supplier.

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