E-Rate #270002557

Replacement Eaton or equivalent UPS systems, battery modules, and bypass units

Bremen Community High School District 228 is seeking replacement UPS equipment for network infrastructure across four high schools and its District Tech Office. - Buyer: Bremen Community High School District 228, Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois. - Primary OEM: Eaton. The RFP names Eaton equipment or equivalent products that meet specifications and demonstrate compatibility. - 2 Eaton 9PX6K-L 6,000VA lithium-ion online/double-conversion UPS units. - 40 Eaton 9PX3000RT-L 3,000VA/2,700W lithium-ion online/double-conversion UPS units. - 6 Eaton 9PXEBM192RTG2-L 192V lithium-ion extended battery modules. - 2 Eaton MBP6K208G2 maintenance bypass units. - The related Form 470 separately lists 48 UPS/battery backup items with software and licenses, and 48 antennas, connectors, and related components, each Eaton or equivalent. These broad quantities are not clearly reconciled with the RFP’s detailed equipment quantities and require clarification. - Compatibility and implementation: Vendors must document power capacity and compatibility with existing Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300/9500 switches, Fortinet FortiGate 601F equipment, and Content Keeper LA4G2 equipment; identify required electrical or physical modifications; and provide an implementation timeline. For Eaton 9PX6K-L units, identify any firmware update needed to support the battery modules. - Provide detailed specifications and itemized pricing, distinguish E-Rate-eligible from ineligible costs, identify the provider’s SPIN, and provide three relevant customer references. Installation and initial configuration are indicated for the Form 470 items; applicable software, license, support, and maintenance costs should be identified and priced separately where relevant. - Schedule: Implementation is expected during May–July 2027, but the documents also state an earlier completion deadline in 2026. The conflicting schedule needs clarification; no contract duration or option years are stated.

Description

Bremen Community High School District 228 is seeking UPS equipment and associated software/licenses for Category 2 internal connections. The Form 470 lists 48 units of uninterruptible power supply/battery backup equipment, with Eaton or equivalent specified; the attached RFP details replacement UPS systems for network infrastructure at four high schools and the District Tech Office. The RFP specifies UPS units, extended battery modules, and maintenance bypass units, and asks bidders to document compatibility, pricing, and implementation plans. Responses must follow the stated E-Rate and procurement requirements.

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