UOT201815838 - SciNet Data Center Power System Resiliency Upgrade

Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
 
Address:
University of Toronto 
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario 
Canada, M5S 1A2
 
Description:
The objective of this RFP is to increase the resiliency of the SciNet Datacenter to both minor and major grid power interruptions.  We expect to achieve this with a combination of installing a local backup/secondary source of power and increasing the existing UPS capacity.
We also would like to leverage the secondary power source to offset power costs by enabling partial or full load shifting.  We have recently become an IESO Class “A” (http://www.ieso.ca/en/sector-participants/settlements/global-adjustment-class-a-eligibility) power customer, so reducing grid power dependence during the predicted Global Adjustment (GA) 5 peak periods is also of great interest. 
We have a grant for $1.9 million for capital purchase. However, we are also open to Proposals which may involve power-purchase agreements, or partial ownership and/or lease agreements. These alternative Proposals that exceed the $1.9 M over the 5 year term will be evaluated as per the rated criteria in Section C below. The pricing will be evaluated as described in Appendix C – Rate Bid Form.
The Proponent will be responsible for obtaining all required sub-contracting/partnerships, permits, licenses, and any other paperwork as would normally be required for this type of project.
Proponents should review the following Schedules for more information and background:

1. Schedule 1 – Electrical Diagrams
2. Schedule 2 – Mechanical Diagrams
3. Schedule 3 – Facility Power Consumption Spreadsheet
4. Schedule 4 – Preliminary Generator Design Details

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