JACKSON COUNTY UPS REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Jackson County Board of Commissioners (hereafter referred to as Jackson County) is requesting bids from qualified electrical contractors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system integrators for the replacement of existing UPS systems serving critical Information Technology and Public Safety infrastructure at two County facilities:

1. Jackson County Courthouse Data Center
2. Jackson County Sheriff / E911 Center Data Center

The project shall include all equipment, materials, labor, supervision, engineering coordination, electrical work, manufacturer services, startup, testing, commissioning, monitoring integration, documentation, training, removal of existing equipment, and other work necessary to provide complete and fully operational UPS systems.

The County's data centers support critical government, network, server, telecommunications, public safety, Sheriff, and E911 systems. Maintaining electrical availability throughout the project is therefore a critical requirement.

The Contractor shall provide a complete, turnkey replacement of the existing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at the Courthouse Data Center and Sheriff/E911 Data Center. The scope includes:

• Field verification of existing electrical infrastructure, UPS configurations, critical loads, and generator connections.
• Furnishing and installing new UPS systems, batteries, maintenance bypass equipment, and associated electrical components.
• Integration with the County's existing Schneider Electric EcoStruxure monitoring environment.
• Equipment delivery, rigging, installation, electrical modifications, and coordination with existing infrastructure.
• Manufacturer-authorized startup, commissioning, and functional testing.
• Coordinated cutover with minimal disruption to critical operations.
• Removal and lawful disposal or recycling of existing equipment.
• Final labeling, as-built drawings, operating documentation, warranties, and staff training.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental services necessary for a complete, code-compliant, operational installation.

Acceptable manufacturers are:

• Schneider Electric: Galaxy Series UPS.
• Eaton: Enterprise/data-center UPS with verified EcoStruxure compatibility.

Alternate manufacturers will not be accepted.

The existing UPS systems shall remain fully operational and continue protecting the existing critical loads until the County authorizes the final cutover. Removal or disconnection of an existing UPS prior to the approved cutover is prohibited.

**Submission:** Bids shall be submitted with 1 (one) hard copy and 1 (one) copy on a flash drive placed in a sealed envelope, labeled ITB 260011, "UPS Replacement Systems", and delivered to Jackson County Board of Commissioners Administrative Building, Finance Department, Attention: Purchasing, 4965 Jackson Parkway, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, no later than **November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST**.

Each bidder must deposit with his bid a Bid Bond for **5%** of the total bid. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of **100%** of the contract price will be required if the contract is awarded.

**Award:** Jackson County will make award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders unless there is a case for exception as listed in Section 2-155(j) of Jackson County's Purchasing Ordinance. Due consideration will be given to price, quality as judged by tests and previous experience, and the ability of the bidders to render required services.

**Insurance:** Workers' Compensation in compliance with Georgia State Law and Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability, **$1,000,000.00**. Jackson County is to be named as additional insured.

The approved contractor agrees to commence work within thirty (30) days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. This bid shall be binding upon the bidder for 60 calendar days following the bid opening date.

**Mandatory** site walkthrough at the pre-bid conference. Contractors desiring to submit a proposal MUST attend the pre-bid meeting and tour the sites.