Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and 24/7/365 On‑Site Support of Vertiv UPS and Cooling Units

The South Carolina Department of Administration issued a sole‑source notice to award a $200,000 contract to Vertiv Services, Inc for ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and 24/7/365 on‑site support of Vertiv uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules and associated computer‑room cooling units that serve the State Data Center. Vertiv, as the original equipment manufacturer, is required to perform the work to preserve warranties and support agreements. The contract is justified under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560 and is a non‑competitive award. • Scope: Preventive maintenance, emergency repair, and round‑the‑clock onsite technical support for UPS and cooling equipment. • Vendor: Vertiv Services, Inc, the OEM, ensuring qualified technician service. • Procurement: Sole‑source under state code; no competitive bidding required.