# E-Rate #270002118

Barberton City School District UPS Equipment, Accessories, and Installation

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002118
**NAICS:** 423690, 238290

Barberton City School District is seeking Vertiv or equivalent UPS equipment and related installation for its Ohio schools.
- **Government buyer:** Barberton City School District, Barberton, Summit County, Ohio; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEM:** **Vertiv** is the named manufacturer; equivalent equipment may be proposed if compatibility with the existing network is documented.
- **Equipment and quantities:**
  - 19 four-piece two-post rack kits (2POSTRMKIT).
  - 1 GXT5 LI 10 kVA 208/120V RT XL UPS (GXT5LI-10KMVRT4UXLN).
  - 11 GXT5LI 1.5 kVA 120V RT XL N UPS units (GXT5LI-1500LVRT2UXLN).
  - 5 VPN-ERV_5-15P-15A_12A items (NR30201).
  - 1 sensor network with three temperature sensors and one humidity sensor, plus 11 one-temperature sensor networks (SN-Z01).
  - 8 Vertiv LI 48V RT 1U extended battery cabinets (VEBCLI-48VRT1U) and 1 PDU (VP4N6003; listed product description: MN03EHB1-33MBU9-6HW14A9BXX-S-GXT5).
  - 15 five-year lithium 1–3 kVA service items (PAPGXTLI-1K3K).
- **Installation:** Price both alternatives for the requested UPS equipment: installation with disposal of the existing UPS units, and installation without disposal. The attachment describes installation for 12 UPS units.
- **Notable requirements:** Equipment must be new and include a three-year manufacturer warranty. Bidders must identify each item's manufacturer, SKU/part number, unit price, and E-Rate-eligible cost percentage; provide reseller authorization and a SPIN or evidence of application; and document network compatibility for any equivalent. Any required operating license must cover five years and exclude additional support or management components.

### Description

Barberton City School District is seeking bids for Vertiv or equivalent Category 2 UPS equipment and related items, including rack kits, UPS units, batteries, sensors, service, and a PDU. Bidders must provide pricing for two installation options: installation with disposal of the existing UPS, and installation only. Equipment must be new and include a three-year manufacturer warranty; proposed equivalents must be documented as compatible with the existing network. Bids must identify each item's manufacturer, part number or SKU, unit cost, and E-Rate-eligible cost percentage, and include a SPIN or evidence of application and proof of authorized reseller status.

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