UPS and Battery-Backup Maintenance

Kent ISD is seeking proposals for three years of basic maintenance and repair of 78 UPS and battery-backup units across 11 school buildings, including technical support, configuration changes, and software updates.

Kent Intermediate School District


General
Open
270001171
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 29, 2026 03:09 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contacts
timlillis@kentisd.org
+16164473073
2930 Knapp Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI, USA

bob@triple-r.us
+18109239290
South Lyon, MI, USA
Submission Instructions

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Kent ISD Network Electronics: UPS Maintenance - FY2027 USF Bid Administration Building - Attention: Tim Lillis, 2930 Knapp Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Description

Kent ISD is soliciting proposals for basic maintenance of internal connections covering 78 uninterruptible power supply and battery-backup units at 11 school buildings. The requested work includes repair and upkeep of eligible hardware, basic technical support, configuration changes, software upgrades and patches, and any necessary labor and materials. Bidders must separately identify eligible and ineligible costs, estimated labor hours, and materials for each equipment type, and provide separate pricing by contract year where applicable. The solicitation permits bids for equipment, labor, or both, and requires a detailed bill of materials identifying manufacturer, part number, unit cost, and quantity. The selected contractor must provide testing, installation-related support where proposed, warranty documentation, and three years of follow-on support. The bid package requires references, a USF Service Provider Identification Number, specified affidavits, prevailing-wage documentation where applicable, and a bid bond when the base bid is at least $31,321.

Classification Codes
NAICS811210Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSCJ059Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Smart Codes
ups maintenancenetwork electronics maintenancebattery backup systems
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 29, 2026-Form 470 Certified
Oct 13, 2026-Intent to Bid Form Due
Oct 13, 2026-Addendum Questions Due
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM-Sealed Bids Due and Opened (optional)
Bids will be opened at the Administration Building. A complete electronic copy must also be uploaded to the Triple R bidder portal.
Dec 3, 2026-Contracts Signed and Implementation Schedule Approved
Jul 1, 2027-Installation Begins
Sep 30, 2027-Installation Complete
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
  • Automobile Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Installation Floater
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Within the last 3 years
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FCC Form 470 #270001171 Application (PDF)Sep 29, 2026 03:09 PM
RFPUPS BMIC Kent ISD FY27.pdfSep 29, 2026 03:09 PM
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