Renovation of a library in Columbus, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

All questions or requests for clarifications should be submitted as soon as possible to procurement@columbuslibrary.org. Question Deadline 11/23/2023 at 5:00 PM ET The bidder ("Bidder") declares to have read and understood and agrees to be bound by all the instructions, terms, conditions and specifications of this ITB and agrees to fulfill the requirements of any contract ("Contract") for which it is selected to provide the specified goods and/or services at the prices proposed. The Bidder certifies, by signature affixed to this Invitation to Bid Cover Sheet, that the information provided by it in response to the ITB, including certified statements, is accurate and complete. SCOPE OF WORK CML seeks vendor assistance with purchasing and deployment of a battery refresh on its fleet of UPS units spread across 23 locations in the Columbus area. Optimal proposals will cover the following: o All equipment noted is NOT required to be a specific vendor. Bids for equivalent products will be accepted and given equal consideration. o All quantities listed are only estimates and the Library is not required to purchase any or all items, related services, and stated quantities. o Offer valid for the 2024 E-Rate window. Deployment Requirements o Vendor receiving purchased hardware at their location. o On-site deployment to 23 CML locations (see Appendix A for locations) o Replace UPS battery pack (rack serviceable) o Replace external battery enclosures (rack mounted) o Haul-away & recycling of spent battery packs GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This project ("Project") is to provide specific hardware to the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The Contractor shall comply with the specifications and attachments in the bidding documents. The Bidder shall examine Bid attachments prior to submitting a Bid. The submission of a Bid shall be evidence that this requirement has been met. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Ohio, Franklin County, and local jurisdictions. DIVERSITY Because the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) serves a diverse central Ohio population, CML has a strong preference for professional service providers to propose teams made up of MBE/DBE/WBE and/or EDGE certified staff to provide CML with a diverse professional staff representative of the central Ohio region in which they will be working and of the customers that CML serves every day. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. A completed Supplier Diversity or documentation of good faith efforts must accompany the completed Proposal or Bid. Please refer to Appendix B - Supplier Diversity Form to submit or denote omission of participation SCOPE OF WORK CML seeks vendor assistance with purchasing and deployment of a battery refresh on its fleet of UPS units spread across 23 locations in the Columbus area. Optimal proposals will cover the following: o All equipment noted is NOT required to be a specific vendor. Bids for equivalent products will be accepted and given equal consideration. o All quantities listed are only estimates and the Library is not required to purchase any or all items, related services, and stated quantities. o Offer valid for the 2024 E-Rate window. Deployment Requirements o Vendor receiving purchased hardware at their location. o On-site deployment to 23 CML locations (see Appendix A for locations) o Replace UPS battery pack (rack serviceable) o Replace external battery enclosures (rack mounted) o Haul-away & recycling of spent battery packs GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This project ("Project") is to provide specific hardware to the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The Contractor shall comply with the specifications and attachments in the bidding documents. The Bidder shall examine Bid attachments prior to submitting a Bid. The submission of a Bid shall be evidence that this requirement has been met. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Ohio, Franklin County, and local jurisdictions.