E-Rate #270002381

Chico Unified School District procurement for Vertiv UPS equipment and Ruckus wireless access points

Chico Unified School District’s Information Services Department is seeking E-rate-supported UPS and wireless network equipment for district schools. - Government buyer: Chico Unified School District, Information Services Department, Chico, Butte County, California. - OEMs: Vertiv (or equivalent) for UPS equipment and power distribution; Ruckus / Ruckus Wireless (or equivalent) for wireless access points and support. - UPS equipment: 34 Vertiv UPS units across four models, plus 4 power distribution units. The schedules show 9 GXT5-1000LVRT2UXLN, 8 GXT5-2000LVRT2UXLN, 9 GXT5-3000LVRT2UXLN, 4 GXT5-5000MVRT4UXLN, and 4 PD5-003 units. The cost worksheet allocates equipment to multiple district schools. - Wireless equipment: 862 access points: 768 Ruckus R770 units (901-R770-US00) and 94 Ruckus T670 units (901-T670-US01). The request also includes 94 three-year outdoor access point support units (S01-0001-3LSG; the scope also renders the part number as S01-00013LSG). - Associated services and requirements: UPS and wireless configuration/installation; wireless licensing, support, and basic access point maintenance are also identified. Proposals are to account for shipping, taxes, detailed billing, and E-rate eligibility. Purchases are contingent on E-rate funding and District approval. - Performance: The equipment is associated with E-rate Year 30. The listed outdoor access point support term is three years; the UPS contract may be renewed annually, subject to funding and approval, for up to five consecutive fiscal years.

Description

CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking wireless equipment, licensing, support, and related components for a complete project, as well as UPS equipment and related components for a complete project. The Form 470 lists wireless access points and necessary software and licenses, basic maintenance for wireless access points, and uninterruptible power supply/battery backup equipment and necessary software and licenses. The application references attached RFPs and Exhibit D cost proposal worksheets for full project details. The listed wireless equipment includes 862 wireless access points and related components.

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