Lone Star College System Ionwave #RFP 26-08-11 Addendum 1

Data Center Maintenance Services for Lone Star College System (24 Locations)

Lone Star College System (LSCS) is seeking comprehensive Data Center Maintenance Services for its 24 locations, including colleges, centers, and workforce sites. - Government Buyer: - Lone Star College System (LSCS), Procurement Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Eaton (UPS units, parallel cabinets) - Powerware (UPS units, battery cabinets) - ASCO (Automatic Transfer Switches) - Rittal (A/C racks, liquid cooling packages) - APC (Power Distribution Units) - Liebert (CRAC units) - Cummings (ATS transfer switches) - FireTrace (fire suppression systems) - ECARO-25 (fire suppression systems) - eLERT/eVOLVE (proprietary monitoring systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual preventative maintenance for UPS systems, battery cabinets, ATS switches, cooling racks, CRAC units, fire suppression and detection systems, server racks, and proprietary monitoring systems - Emergency response services with a four-hour response requirement for critical power and cooling equipment - Sub-contracting for maintenance of proprietary eLERT/eVOLVE monitoring systems - Inspection, filter replacement, battery checks, thermal scanning, and fire suppression system testing - Pricing for additional system-wide purchases and catalog discounts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Four-hour emergency response for critical equipment - Certified technicians required for service delivery - Third-party parts sourcing for legacy equipment (especially Eaton 9315 UPS) - Multiple awards possible; unit prices and catalog discounts requested - Contract term up to three years, with two optional one-year renewals - Month-to-month extensions possible by mutual agreement - Sub-contracting required for proprietary monitoring systems - Key Equipment and Quantities: - Eaton 9315 UPS (multiple units, legacy models) - Powerware 100 kVA UPS (2 units) - ASCO ATS switches (models J7ATBA3600N5XC, J7ATBA3400N5XC) - Rittal LCP liquid cooling racks (8-10 units) - APC PDUs (29 units) - CRAC units (Liebert DX, Mini Mate) - FireTrace, ECARO-25, NOVEC fire suppression systems - eLERT/eVOLVE monitoring systems - 42-U Server Racks (16 units) - Scope: - Covers all major data center infrastructure at LSCS locations - Includes both preventative and emergency maintenance - Allows for additional purchases and expansion during contract term

Description

The Lone Star College System is soliciting proposals for Data Center Maintenance Services across its 24 locations in the greater Houston area. The contract includes annual preventative maintenance, emergency response within four hours for critical equipment, and pricing for additional system-wide purchases. The contract term is up to three years with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. The solicitation allows for multiple awards and requires certified technicians for service delivery.

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