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Village Hall Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System Project
History
The Village Hall Generator Project, which was completed in 2024, included the installation of a standby generator capable of suppling Village Hall with enough electricity to function as normal in the case of a power outage, including critical hardwired systems like HVAC, computer, and security systems. One feature that was not included with this project was the installation of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
A UPS is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power when the actual power source is reduced, overloads, or fails. The battery runtime for most UPS systems is relatively short (only a few minutes) but sufficient to start a standby power source (e.g. a generator) or properly shut down protected equipment. In short, a UPS bridges the gap between a power source (i.e. ComEd) and the startup of a backup power source (e.g. standby generator) by providing a short-term, uninterrupted supply of power.
To address the design and installation of a new UPS system at Village Hall, Public Works coordinated with Dav-Com Electric, Inc. (“Dav-Com”), who participate in the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing program, on a proposal for this work. On all accounts, the staff from Dav-Com have provided excellent customer service and high-quality installation services on previous electrical projects. Public Works also contracted Dav-Com to replace an outdated UPS system at the Police Department in 2021.
Proposal #25-167-03 submitted by Dav-Com is based on pricing from Omnia Affiliate Compliance Management Contract #02-139. The scope of work includes the design, procurement, and installation of the new UPS system, a two (2) year warranty, and manufacturer startup and training. The RS Means pricing book, a commercial industry standard, was used to determine the fair and reasonable cost of labor, material, and equipment. The majority of the cost is for the purchase of UPS rack system that is s...
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