Network switches, UPS battery backup and antennas for Hickory County School Dist R 1

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270002317, funding year 2027). Hickory County School Dist R 1, a school district in MO, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 16, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 17, 2026. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 4 Each, make Hewlett Packard Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 5 Each, make American Power Conversion Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity 2 Each, make Hewlett Packard Or Equivalent, 3 entities) Category 2 details: Service provider will be required to com on-site and evaluate the networking needs of the district before submitting bid and all contact will be done via e-mail. A provider that is available to accomodate all requests in one bid at a reasonable rate would be the preference of the district. All contact must be done through e-mail. Eligible entities: 3.