Description
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking qualified vendors to supply, install, commission, and provide a five‑year maintenance/service agreement for two new Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units at the MBTA Police Station (240 Southampton St., Boston, MA). The work includes removal of existing UPS equipment, installation of parallel‑redundant 50 kVA UPS modules, associated battery cabinets, bypass systems, and integration of an alarm‑messaging system with MBTA email. Vendors must also furnish rugged laptops for UPS interface training, handle all shipping/handling, and meet extensive insurance and prevailing‑wage requirements.
• Scope: procurement, removal of legacy UPS, installation of two 50 kVA UPS units, testing, commissioning, and 5‑year post‑installation service (24 × 7 × 365 emergency response).
• Schedule: Pre‑bid conference & site visit 20 Oct 2026; Q&A deadline 28 Oct 2026; bid submission deadline 2 Nov 2026; contract execution estimated 18 Nov 2026; service start anticipated early Dec 2026.
• Requirements: MBTA‑approved insurance (minimum $1 M CG, $1 M auto, $5 M umbrella, $1 M professional liability), compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rates, and a 5 % bid bond plus performance/labor bonds.