Opportunity
E-Rate #270002733
Hemlock Public School District UPS battery-backup equipment and services
Posted
October 27, 2026
Respond By
November 24, 2026
Identifier
270002733
NAICS
423610, 238210, 811210
Hemlock Public School District is seeking UPS battery-backup equipment and related services for its schools. - Government buyer: Hemlock Public School District, Hemlock, Michigan; the request is for Category 2 internal connections and basic maintenance. - OEMs named: Vertiv and Liebert. The requested equipment is specified as Vertiv GXT5-48VBATKIT or equivalent, for Liebert GXT5 UPS systems or equivalent. - Products: Approximately 13 battery-backup units or kits, with associated software and licenses. The referenced UPS specification is 2000VA/1800W, 120V; installation and initial configuration are indicated. - Services: Installation, configuration, and basic maintenance of the UPS equipment and related internal connections. - Notable requirements: Quantities are approximate. Non-USF-eligible items must be itemized separately, and implementation is contingent on USF funding approval.
Description
Hemlock Public School District is requesting quotations for Category 2 services, including approximately 13 uninterruptible power supplies/battery backups and associated software and licenses, with Liebert or equivalent equipment specified. The RFP further describes Vertiv GXT5-48VBATKIT or equivalent UPS batteries to support a Vertiv Liebert GXT5 UPS, and includes installation, configuration, and maintenance. Quotations must be submitted by email and clearly marked “E-rate bid”; the response deadline is November 24, 2026. Non-USF-eligible items must be itemized separately, and the district states that implementation is contingent on approved Universal Services Fund funding.