Data Center Maintenance Services

Lone Star College System (LSCS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Data Center Maintenance Services across its 24‑location campus network in the Greater Houston area. The contract will cover preventive and corrective maintenance of critical data‑center infrastructure—including power, cooling, fire suppression, cabling, and hardware support—to ensure 24/7 uptime for academic and administrative systems. Vendors must demonstrate experience with large‑scale educational facilities, possess relevant certifications, and be able to respond to emergency service calls promptly. The solicitation includes a mandatory site visit on September 1, 2026, and a question‑cut‑off date of September 8, 2026. Proposals are due by September 21, 2026. • Scope: HVAC, electrical, UPS, generator, fire suppression, cabling, and hardware maintenance for multiple data‑center sites. • Required qualifications: Prior work with higher‑education institutions, certified technicians (e.g., BICSI, IEC), and a proven track record of meeting SLA response times. • Deliverables: Maintenance schedules, service reports, spare‑parts inventory management, and quarterly performance metrics. • Contract length: Not explicitly stated (likely multi‑year). • Evaluation criteria: Technical capability, past performance, cost competitiveness, and compliance with LSCS policies.