E-Rate #270002014

East Porter County School Corporation UPS equipment, network cards, and maintenance

East Porter County School Corporation is seeking E-Rate proposals for UPS equipment, network management cards, and related maintenance for its schools. - Buyer: East Porter County School Corporation, a public school district in Kouts, Porter County, Indiana; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs named: Eaton, Tripp Lite (Eaton/Tripp Lite Series), and American Power Conversion (APC). Equivalent products may be proposed. - Equipment requested: 14 Eaton/Tripp Lite SmartOnline UPS units (part SU2200RTXLCD2U); 4 Eaton 5P UPS units (part 5P1000RC); 6 APC Smart-UPS units (part SMT2200RM2UNC); and 20 Eaton/Tripp Lite network management cards (part WEBCARDLXE). The Form 470 also describes UPS/battery-backup equipment and necessary software and licenses for 38 Eaton units and 6 APC units. - Services requested: Basic maintenance of internal connections for UPS/battery-backup equipment—38 Eaton units and 6 APC units. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, currently available from the manufacturer, and covered by original manufacturer warranties. Proposals for equivalents should provide technical details showing that requirements are met. Include necessary enabling hardware, software, and licenses; identify eligible and ineligible costs separately. Installation and initial configuration are not requested. Procurement depends on E-Rate funding, and quantities may be adjusted or the procurement canceled.

Description

East Porter County School Corporation is seeking proposals for UPSs and related components under Category 2 Internal Connections, as detailed in Appendix A of the RFP. The request includes 38 UPS-related equipment items, with Eaton or equivalent listed as a manufacturer preference; specific equipment models and quantities are provided in the RFP. Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, currently available from the manufacturer, and include original manufacturer warranties. Proposals are to be emailed by December 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST, with the E-Rate consultant copied.

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