The State of Colorado, Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a vendor to provide 13 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units. The vendor must meet or exceed the name-brand equivalent descriptions provided in the solicitation. The solicitation includes specifications for two different models of UPS units: APC 3kVA and APC 10kVA. Vendors are required to submit a quote that includes these precise make/models. The State will award the contract to the responsible respondent whose acceptable quote is determined to be the most advantageous to the State, with price/cost being the primary consideration. • The UPS units must meet the state's technology standards and accessibility requirements. • The vendor must provide a certificate of insurance evidencing insurance coverage for the types and amounts of insurance as required by the Insurance provision in the Contract or Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. • The vendor must define how proposals that are not brand name or make/model specific meet or exceed the cited performance and quality of the stated Brand Name specific models. • The vendor must submit a quote that includes all costs associated with the delivery of goods or services, including travel expenses, surcharges, shipping, and installation.