DON/SHE Emergency Generators

Question Submission Close Date 9/27/2022 10:00 AM EDT A. The University of Massachusetts - Lowell (UML) invites you to submit a proposal to furnish a (2) 200 KW diesel driven generators, one for Donahue Hall and one for Sheehy Hall. B. The goal is to have the generator delivered to the site by July 7, 2023 and operational by no later than August 14, 2023. BACKGROUND INFORMATION a. University The University is composed of six (6) distinct operating units, and each of their associated entities and offsite affiliates including: o Amherst Campus o Boston Campus o Dartmouth Campus o Lowell Campus o President's Office - Central Administration o Worcester Campus The University's five campuses and President's Office are geographically dispersed throughout the state. Each campus possesses a unique and complementary mission. A single Board of Trustees composed of 19 voting members and 3 non-voting members governs the University. The President of the University oversees the five-campus system, and each campus has its own Chancellor. SCOPE OF SERVICE/WORK/ITEMS a. Please refer to Attachment G for Specifications 4. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL A. See Attachment G, Specifications and the following as applicable b. Project Approach A detailed description of your approach to meeting the scope of services as outlined herein, including but not limited to the specific methodology for analyses (limit to 5 pages per each of the sections in the scope of services). This shall include clear milestones and tangible deliverables that the University can evaluate to ensure appropriate progression to final deliverable. c. Project Schedule Provide an estimated project schedule for each task to be completed that aligns clearly with the Scope of Services sections (Attachment G), the provided timeline (if included) and their sub components. d. Fixed Fee Proposal Please submit your Firm Fixed Fee's to perform and meet the scope of services based upon the Scope of Services (Attachment G), Project Approach, and Project Schedule. Detailed back up per other attachments may be requested. There should be a separate fixed price to complete each task contained in the scope of services. All payments will be made upon completion of task and associated deliverables to the satisfaction of the University. University reserves the right to not award for all tasks, only contracting for tasks that are in the interest of the University. Questions and University POC: The deadline for submitting questions is indicated in the bidding portal. All questions must be submitted inside the portal. Any questions emailed outside of the portal may not be responded to and is highly discouraged. Certification of Non-Collusion Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 7, Section 22 (20), the respondent must certify under penalties of perjury that this proposal is in all respects bona fide, fair, and made without collusion or fraud with any person. As used in this certification the word "person" means any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business or legal entity. Please refer to the appropriate pre-requisite and or form request inside the online bidding tool. Payment Terms The University's payment terms are generally net forty-five (45) days from the date of receipt of supplier's invoice, with late penalty interest assessable at rates established by the Commonwealth after 45 days in accordance with Mass. Gen. Laws ch.29 29C nd with Commonwealth regulation 815 C.M.R. 4.00. Payment terms may be more modified or more fully detailed inside the online bidding tool. Certification Contractor shall certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that pursuant to Mass .Gen. Laws ch.62C, 49A, that the Contractor has filed all state tax returns, paid all taxes and complied with all applicable laws relating to taxes; and that pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch.151A, 19A(b), has complied with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to contributions and payment in lieu of contributions to the Employment Security System; and, if applicable, with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to Worker's Compensation, Mass. Gen. Laws ch.152 and payment of wages, Mass. Gen. Laws ch.149, 148. Pursuant to federal law, Contractor shall verify the immigration status of all workers assigned to the contract without engaging in unlawful discrimination; and Contractor shall not knowingly or recklessly alter, falsify, or accept altered or falsified documents from any such worker. Proposal Conditions: 1. Proposal must be signed and submitted by an official authorized to bind the vendor to its provisions. 2. Proposals must remain valid for at least 120 calendar days from the deadline for proposal submission. 3. All proposal submittals inclusive of pricing shall be valid for use by all UMass system campuses whether they have been expressly called out in this RFP or not. 4. Any proposals may be withdrawn or modified prior to the date and time stated in the proposal for the opening of proposals. Such withdrawal or modifications must be made within the subject event and performed though the Jaggaer online bidding tool.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.