Opportunity
E-Rate #270000893
Citrus County School District seeks Vertiv lithium-ion UPS systems and network monitoring cards for E-Rate internal connections
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
270000893
NAICS
423690
Citrus County School District is seeking bids for lithium-ion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment to enhance network closets, server rooms, and critical infrastructure under the E-Rate Program. - Government Buyer: - School Board of Citrus County, Florida (Purchasing Department) - OEMs and Vendors: - Vertiv (OEM for specified UPS systems and network cards) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted if they meet all technical requirements - Products Requested: - 6 units of Vertiv Liebert PSI5-3000SRT120LIN (3000VA Lithium-Ion Short Depth 3U Rack/Tower UPS with RDU120 network card) - 38 units of Vertiv Liebert PSI5 1500VA (1500VA Lithium-Ion Short Depth 2U Rack/Tower UPS with RDU120 network card) - 44 units of Vertiv Liebert IntelliSlot RDU120 Card (network monitoring card) - Product Details: - UPS systems must be lithium-ion, rack/tower convertible, short-depth chassis, line-interactive topology with AVR, programmable outlet groups, network management via SNMP/web interface, rotatable LCD, UL listed, and include a 5-year warranty (including battery) - Network cards must support SNMP, Modbus, BACnet protocols, and offer multiple communication interfaces - Unique Requirements: - Installation is not included; only equipment purchase is requested - Refurbished, remanufactured, or renewed equipment is not accepted - All products must be E-Rate eligible - Firm-fixed pricing required for the contract period - Delivery and invoicing cannot occur before July 1, 2027 - Bidders must specify delivery time in calendar days
Description
The solicitation is for the procurement of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) equipment including battery backup and necessary software and licenses. The project is managed by the Citrus County School District and involves Category 2 internal connections. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via VendorLink by October 16, 2026. There is no preference for vendor selection, and no pre-bid meeting or site visit is scheduled.