E-Rate #270001370

Idaho Falls School District 91 seeks 70 UPS battery-backup units and related software and licenses

Idaho Falls School District 91 is seeking 70 UPS battery-backup units and related software and licenses for its network infrastructure. - Government buyer: Idaho Falls School District #91, Administration Office; Katlyn Lopez is identified with the District in the application summary. - Requested equipment: 70 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) / battery-backup units for district hub rooms. The solicitation title describes the units as lithium-ion; no manufacturer preference or part number is specified. - Related items: Necessary software and licenses are requested, with quantities not specified. Installation and initial configuration are not requested. - Purpose: Provide temporary backup power and power conditioning for core and distribution switches, routers, wireless controllers, firewall appliances, and network monitoring systems. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM or commercial vendor is named in the materials. Potential competing UPS manufacturers include Schneider Electric (APC), Eaton, Vertiv, and CyberPower. - Notable requirements: Equipment must qualify as E-Rate Category Two Internal Connections equipment. Vendors must have active E-Rate provider status and a valid SPIN. Equipment must be new, arrive defect-free, and include the full manufacturer warranty; bidders must be authorized to provide their proposed products. - Funding and evaluation: Purchase depends on E-Rate funding, the District’s non-discount share, and Board of Trustees approval. Proposals are evaluated on cost, equipment specifications and performance, alignment with the District’s network roadmap, compatibility with its support tools, and vendor experience.

Description

Idaho Falls School District 91 is seeking proposals to update its existing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) infrastructure, including 70 battery backup units and necessary software and licenses. The UPS systems will provide backup power and conditioning for network infrastructure in designated district hub rooms. Procurement and purchase are contingent on E-Rate funding, approval and availability of the District’s non-discount share, and Board of Trustees approval of the project and budget. Vendors must maintain an active E-Rate service provider status and valid SPIN; proposals must identify and separately itemize ineligible costs.

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