E-Rate #270001269

Joplin Schools procurement for 20 Tripp Lite or equivalent UPS/battery-backup units

Joplin Schools is seeking Category 2 UPS and battery-backup equipment for its school district. - Government buyer: Joplin Schools / Joplin School District R8, Joplin, Missouri. - Primary OEM: Tripp Lite (also written as TrippLite or Tripplite in the documents), or equivalent. - Requested equipment: - 10 Tripp Lite 2200VA lithium-ion UPS/battery-backup units with SNMP network cards. - 10 Tripp Lite 1500VA UPS/battery-backup units. - Necessary software and licenses are also requested; no separate part numbers are provided. - Notable requirements: Bid the complete hardware project and provide new, non-refurbished equipment. The detailed district specification says installation is not needed; an earlier general Form 470 summary requested installation and initial configuration, so the documents differ on this point. - The district procurement notice calls for a mandatory site visit and identification of subscription services and recurring costs.

Description

Joplin Schools is seeking bids under the E-Rate program for Category 2 internal connections. The request covers 20 uninterruptible power supply/battery backup units and necessary software and licenses, with Tripplite or equivalent specified. Vendors must bid the entire hardware project and attend one of two mandatory site visits; the detailed bid instructions also identify equipment requirements and other disqualification factors. The listed response deadline is October 27, 2026.

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