51-IFB-2336269979-HMM SHP VIPER Shelter Equipment

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a three‑year, agency‑specific contract for the procurement, delivery, and installation of VIPER Equipment Shelters. The shelters will house critical communications equipment and must include Vertiv™ Liebert® UPS units, Generac generators, and Bard HVAC units. Quantities are not fixed; the State will order as needed across three geographic zones (West, Central, East) in North Carolina. The contract term is three years, with a validity period of 120 days for each bid. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the NC e‑Procurement (Ariba) system by 2:00 PM ET on October 9 2026. The award will be made to the most advantageous and responsive bidder, with the State reserving the right to award multiple vendors or cancel the IFB. • Supply and deliver up to 5 concrete‑walled shelters (various sizes) with 200 A or 400 A power capacity. • Provide factory‑installed UPS units (20 kVA Liebert models). • Provide Generac generators (40 kW and 100 kW) with ASCO transfer switches. • Include Bard HVAC units as specified. • No substitutions allowed; brand‑specific items only. • Contract term: 3 years, with firm pricing for at least 6 months after award. • Vendor must be a North Carolina‑registered vendor in good standing and meet all certification, financial, and insurance requirements. • Delivery locations span the entire state, divided into West, Central, and East zones.