UPS battery backup, network switches and antennas for Lockland City School District

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270002558, funding year 2027). Lockland City School District, a school district in OH, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 19, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 20, 2026. The applicant also issued an RFP, which may set its own deadline on or after that date: read it on the form. 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 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 11 Each, make Extreme Networks Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity 48 Each, make Extreme Networks Or Equivalent, 2 entities) Category 2 details: The district is seeking to purchase the equipment (or equivalent) listed on the Lockland Equipment and Cost List attached to this 470. Cost information shall be provided using this spreadsheet. If a completed Excel spreadsheet file is not submitted, the bidders proposal will not be considered. . The applicant reserves the right to reject bids that are received on or after 29 days after the date this Form 470 was issued. . 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 that the proposed equipment is equivalent, or the proposal will not be considered. . SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. . The bidder shall provide their SPIN or documentation demonstrating that a SPIN has been applied for) in their proposal and shall document that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed. If operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall not include any additional components such as support or management. Eligible entities: 2.