UPS battery backup for Lima City School District

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270002723, funding year 2027). Lima City School District, a school district in OH, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 23, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 24, 2026. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 2, Internal Connections: Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 20 Each, make Eaton Or Equivalent) Category 2 details: The applicant wishes to purchase 20 Eaton 9Px1500RT or equivalent UPS's. . All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year). If equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent and will work in the existing network or the proposal will not be considered. . If operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall NOT include any additional components such as support or management. . The bid shall clearly show for each item proposed: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Part#/SKU; Unit Cost and what percent of the cost is eligible under the E-Rate program rules. . The bidder shall provide their SPIN in their proposal (or provide documentation that a SPIN has been applied for) and shall provide documentation that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed. . SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. . The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after the 29th day after issuance of the Form 470. Eligible entities: 10.