# E-Rate #270002381

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

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002381
**NAICS:** 423690, 238210

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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