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East Liverpool City Schools seeks bids for up to 20 network UPS/battery backup systems across five eligible schools and approximately 14 network closets. The project includes UPS units, batteries, network management, necessary software/licenses, mounting accessories, installation, configuration, and testing. Ubiquiti or equivalent solutions will be considered. Most district buildings have backup generators. Vendors must verify generator-supported circuits and size UPS systems to maintain network operation during generator startup and transfer. Westgate Middle School has no generator and may require extended battery runtime. Vendors shall assess network power loads, runtime requirements, electrical compatibility, and equipment eligibility. Quantities are estimates. Proposals must identify models, quantities, unit prices, expected runtime, warranties, installation costs, licensing, and ineligible charges. UPS systems supporting ineligible equipment must be identified for cost allocation. MANDATORY SITE VISIT: Vendors must schedule an individual site visit by emailing ccardelein@elcsd.k12.oh.us. Visits must be completed by December 2, 2026. Reasonable scheduling opportunities will be provided. Failure to complete the visit is disqualifying. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS: Written questions are due November 30, 2026. Material answers and clarifications will be shared equally through EPC. Email proposals to ccardelein@elcsd.k12.oh.us by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Late bids will be disqualified. No selection or award will occur before the Allowable Contract Date and bid deadline. Bids will be evaluated using a weighted matrix, with eligible price as the most heavily weighted factor. The district may award all, part, or none of the request. DISQUALIFYING FACTORS: 1. Failure to complete the mandatory site visit by December 2, 2026. 2. Late or materially incomplete bids lacking equipment descriptions or itemized pricing. 3. Equipment must be new, compatible with district requirements, and include applicable manufacturer warranties. Equivalent products must include supporting specifications. 4. Bidders must provide an E-Rate SPIN or documentation of an application. 5. Installation contractors must provide evidence of applicable insurance and legally required bonding. 6. Bids must separately identify equipment, installation, required licensing, and ineligible costs. 7. SPI discounted billing is mandatory. The awarded vendor must agree in writing to submit FCC Form 474 to USAC for the funded portion. The district pays its non-discounted share and ineligible costs. Vendors refusing SPI billing will be disqualified. BEAR billing will not be accepted. All purchases are subject to applicable E-Rate eligibility rules. Maximum estimated quantities are not required purchase amounts.