26-B009W TESCO Battery Backup System

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Apr 27, 2026
Due:	May 5, 2026
Agency:	City of Charleston
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No:	26-B009W
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The City of Charleston

Procurement Division

2 George Street, Suite 3600

Charleston, South Carolina 29401

P) 843-724-7312 F) 843-724-7354

www.charleston-sc.gov

Bid Number: 26-B009W

Bids will be received until: April 29, 2026 @ 12:00pm

Bid Title: TESCO Battery Backup System

Mailing Date: April 2, 2026

Direct Inquiries to: Vera M. White

Vendor Name:

FEIN/SS#:

Vendor Address:

City – State – Zip:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Authorized Signature: _____________________________ Title: __________________________

Date: _________________________

I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a

bid for the same materials, supplies, equipment or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by

all conditions of this bid and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the bidder. This signed page must be included with bid

submission.

IMPORTANT

1. This solicitation does not commit the City of Charleston to award a contract, to pay any

costs incurred in the preparation of applications submitted, or to procure or contract for

the services. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any, all or any part of any Bid

received as a result of this Solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this

Solicitation if it is in the best interest of the City to do so. The City shall be the sole

judge as to whether Bids submitted meet all requirements contained in this solicitation.

2. This solicitation seeks proposals responding to the Scope of Work for a TESCO Battery

Backup System. This solicitation does not commit the City of Charleston to award a

contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of applications submitted, or to

procure or contract for the services. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any, all

or any part of any Bid received as a result of this Solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its

entirety this Solicitation if it is in the best interest of the City to do so. The City shall be

the sole judge as to whether Bids submitted meet all requirements contained in this

solicitation.

3. Bidder may mail, or hand-deliver response to the Procurement Division. Bids

delivered to any other location will not be accepted. Do Not Fax in the Bid response.

Please show the solicitation number on the outside of any mailing package. The City of

Charleston assumes no responsibility for unmarked or improperly marked envelopes. If

directing any other correspondence to the Procurement Division not related to the

solicitation, please do not include the solicitation number on the envelope. If the Bidder

chooses not to respond to this solicitation, it is recommended to return the “No Bid

Response Form” to our office.

4. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER: Any Bid or offer received after the

Procurement Director of the governmental body or his designee has declared that the time

set for opening has arrived, shall be rejected unless the offer has been delivered to the

designated purchasing office or the governmental bodies’ mail room which services that

purchasing office prior to the Bid opening. [R.19-445.2070(H)]

5. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Vera M. White in writing no

later than 12:30pm on April 15, 2026. Questions may either be faxed to 843-724-7354

or emailed to Vera M. White at whitev@charleston-sc.gov.

NO BID RESPONSE FORM

Bid Number: 26-B009W

Bids will be received until: April 29, 2026 @ 12:00pm

Bid Title: TESCO Battery Backup System

Mailing Date: April 2, 2026

Direct Inquiries to: Vera M. White

Vendor Name:

FEIN/SS#:

Vendor Address:

City – State – Zip:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Authorized Signature: _____________________________ Title: __________________________

Date: _________________________

I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a

bid for the same materials, supplies, equipment or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by

all conditions of this bid and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the bidder. This signed page must sent in if not sending

in a submission.

To submit a “No Bid” response for this project, this form must be completed for your company

to remain on our Bidder’s list for commodities/services referenced. If you do not respond, your

name may be removed from the Bidder’s list.

Please check statement(s) applicable to your “No Bid” response

 Specifications are restrictive; i.e. geared toward one brand or manufacturer only (explain

below).

 Specifications are ambiguous (explain below).

 We are unable to meet specifications.

 Insufficient time to respond to the solicitation.

 Our schedule would not permit us to perform.

 We are unable to meet bond requirements.

 We are unable to meet insurance requirements.

 We do not offer this product or service.

 Remove us from your vendor list for this commodity/service.

 Other (specify below).

Comments: ________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Bid Number: 26-B009W

Bids will be received until: April 29, 2026 @ 12:00pm

Bid Title: TESCO Battery Backup System

Mailing Date: April 2, 2026

Direct Inquiries to: Vera M. White

CERTIFICATE OF FAMILIARITY

The undersigned, having fully familiarized himself with the information contained within this

entire solicitation and applicable amendments, submits the attached Bid, and other applicable

information to the City, which I verify to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I

further certify that this Bid response is made without prior understanding, agreement, or

connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a Bid for the same materials,

supplies, equipment or services in all respects, fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to Bid

by all conditions of this solicitation and certify that I am authorized to sign this Bid. I further

certify all prices submitted shall remain effective for a minimum period of ninety (90) days,

unless otherwise stated.

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Company Name

As registered with the IRS

______________________________________

Correspondence Address

________________________________

Authorized Signature

______________________________________

Printed Name

______________________________________

City, State, Zip

______________________________________

Title

______________________________________

Email Address

_____________________________________

Toll-Free Number (if available)

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Remittance Address

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Telephone Number

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Fax Number

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Date

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City, State, Zip

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Federal Tax ID (FEIN)/SS Number

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SC Sales Tax Number

CITY OF CHARLESTON LOCAL VENDOR RECOGNITION AFFIDAVIT

Personally appeared before me

(the “Bidder seeking Local

Vendor Recognition”) who, after being duly sworn, does hereby depose and certify that the

Bidder seeking Local Vendor Recognition identified in this bid response and who signs below

meets the following qualifications for local vendor recognition as provided in Sections C and E

of the City of Charleston’s Procurement Policy:

1. The bid is for construction services or goods and supplies only and is greater than

$100,000;

2. Has a physical business address located within the City of Charleston and has

been doing business in the City of Charleston for a period of 12 months or more

prior to the bid opening date - (A post office box or temporary construction or

office trailer will not be considered a place of business);

3. Has a valid City of Charleston business license which was issued at least 12

months prior to the bid opening date;

4. Provides a copy of its current City of Charleston business license with its bid;

5. Provides proof of payment of all applicable City of Charleston licenses, taxes and

fees with its bid;

6. Is in compliance with any applicable federal, state and local requirements

regarding the type of business in which the Local Vendor is engaged.

By submitting this Affidavit, the Bidder seeking Local Vendor Recognition understands that in

addition to meeting the requirements set forth above, in order for the Bidder seeking Local

Vendor Recognition to qualify for local vendor recognition, his bid must be within 4% or

$10,000, whichever is lower, of the bid amount of the lowest responsive and responsible non-

local bidder for said construction services or goods and supplies, and he requests that the local

vendor recognition as set forth in Sections C and E of the City’s Procurement Policy be exercised

in consideration of the contract award of this bid. Failure to complete and return this Affidavit

with the specified attachments set forth above with his bid will result in not being eligible to

receive the benefits of the local vendor recognition.

BUSINESS NAME:

CHARLESTON STREET ADDRESS:

SIGNATURE:

TITLE:

By: ___________________________

(Print Name)

Sworn to and subscribed before me at

State of ________________, this _____ day of ___________, 20___.

______________________________(SEAL)

Notary Public for________________

My Commission Expires__________

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	26-B009W
Bid Title:	26-B009W TESCO Battery Backup System
Category:	Procurement Bids
Status:	Open

26-B009W TESCO Battery Backup System

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