UPS Replacement - Police Department / TS

This contract involves the removal of an existing 50 kVA UPS system and the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new APC/Schneider Electric UPS (Symmetra PX 20 kW) for the Worcester Police Department headquarters, including associated transformer work, electrical re‑use, and 24/7 service support. The city requires compliance with prevailing‑wage laws, MWBE participation goals, and a suite of certifications (Wage‑Theft Prevention, CORI, Gender‑Identity). Bids were submitted via sealed envelope, with the lowest responsible bidder, Power Solutions, awarded the contract at approximately $101 k. The project must be completed within six months of contract execution, with strict reporting and bonding requirements. • Scope: UPS equipment supply, installation, transformer, removal of old UPS, testing, and one‑year service support. • Mandatory compliance: Prevailing‑wage, weekly certified payroll, MWBE goals, wage‑theft prevention, CORI/gender‑identity policies. • Schedule: Bids due March 9 2022; contract to be executed within 5 business days of award; six‑month completion window.