Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134200

MBTA Police Station: two 50 kVA UPS modules, rugged laptops, installation, and optional service

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a turnkey replacement of the UPS system at its Police Station in Boston, along with rugged laptops and optional five-year service coverage. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement & Logistics; MBTA Operations Support, Electrical Maintenance & Construction is identified in the electrical plan. Work is at the MBTA Police Station, 240 Southampton Street, Boston. - Requested equipment: Two identical, parallel-redundant 50 kVA UPS modules and two rugged laptop computers. No part numbers are specified for the new UPS units. The laptops must meet or exceed the stated Dell Pro Rugged 14 minimum specifications. - OEMs and equipment references: Mitsubishi Electric and Liebert equipment are identified in the existing UPS references; the specification permits current manufacturers or approved equals. Dell is the laptop specification benchmark. Siemens electrical equipment and a Pro-face interface also appear in reference materials; they are not identified as requested new equipment. - Installation requirements: Remove and dispose of existing equipment, provide any temporary redundant feed needed, replace battery cabinets and the maintenance bypass cabinet, reconnect wiring, integrate alarms with MBTA email, and provide a separate annunciator panel. Work includes startup, testing, and commissioning and must maintain power to critical loads without interruption. - Services and pricing: Price installation and related labor, materials, travel, transportation, prevailing wages, and waste removal. The price sheet estimates 480 regular-hours and 120 off-hours of installation labor and includes a $10,000 contingency/estimated materials and installation allowance, subject to MBTA approval. - Optional maintenance: Separately price five years of maintenance, repair, and 24×7×365 emergency response. Estimated service usage is 24 on-hours and 66 off-hours per year. Emergency onsite arrival is required within four hours; a 20% invoice deduction applies when arrival exceeds four hours. - Laptop capabilities: Two computers are requested for UPS servicing, USB interfacing, and downloading test data, with onsite training. The minimum specification includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 165U or better, Windows 11 Professional or later, 16 GB memory, 256 GB NVMe SSD, discrete graphics capability, a 14-inch touchscreen, specified ports and Wi-Fi, accessories, carrying case, and security cable lock.

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking proposals for the provisioning, installation, and related services for two uninterrupted power supply units at the MBTA Police Station, 240 Southampton Street, Boston. The scope includes UPS equipment and installation services, with the RFP also providing for maintenance, repair, and equipment warranty requirements. A five-year service agreement is included as a potential part of the procurement, but the MBTA reserves the right not to include it. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 20, 2026, and responses are due November 11, 2026.

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