The purpose of this Request for Quotation ("RFQ") is to invite qualified bidders to prepare and submit quotations for the Electrical Distribution Equipment associated with the Distributed Energy Resources Connect (DERConnect) testbed for the University of California, San Diego ("UC San Diego" or University"), in accordance with the requirements set forth in this RFQ. The DERConnect (Distributed Energy Resource) is a remotely accessible testbed for microgrid research that consists of a diverse set of distributed energy resources. This Agreement is for an advance purchase of equipment associated with a future construction project. This advance purchase will allow for design and fabrication to commence prior to and in concert with the construction project and schedule. To that end, the Agreement with the selected Supplier will be assigned by UC San Diego to the successful contractor for the construction project. The assignee contractor will assume the entirety of the University's role in the Agreement and will be subject to all terms of the Agreement applicable to UC San Diego. Regardless of any assignment, Supplier will not be relieved from any of the terms of the Agreement. Deadline for Supplier Q&A via Discussion Forum September 14, 2022
Universitys Response to Supplier Q&A September 16, 2022
Evaluation September 26- 28, 2022
Notice of Awardee September 29, 2022
Contract Start Date October 03, 2022
Submittals and Shop Drawings submitted to University October 31, 2022
Equipment Delivered to UC Campus August 18, 2023 The anticipated term of any agreement issued as a result of this RFQ will be for an initial period of one (1) years (warranty period). Questions regarding the IPPS website or obtaining RFQ materials may be e-mailed to:
Lynda Ta
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
L2Ta@ucsd.edu Questions regarding RFQ process shall be e-mailed to:
Gary Oshima
Construction Commodity Manager
gmoshima@uscd.edu
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