E-Rate Category 2 Services - Uninterruptible Power Supply - CANCELED

Oceanside Unified School District is seeking a vendor to supply 90 units of 1500 VA lithium‑ion uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, model APC SMTL1500RM3UC or an equivalent that meets or exceeds the listed specifications. The contract will run for one fiscal year (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with the possibility of two additional one‑year renewals. All delivery costs must be included in the price, and the equipment must be new, sourced through an authorized manufacturer channel, and fully compliant with FCC/USAC E‑Rate requirements. The district will evaluate proposals on cost (50 % of total score) and technical/compliance criteria (50 %). • Quantity: 90 UPS units, 1500 VA lithium, model APC SMTL1500RM3UC or equivalent. • Delivery: FOB destination to the district warehouse in Oceanside, CA; all freight and packaging costs bundled. • Contract term: 1 year (July 1 2026‑June 30 2027) with up to two optional one‑year renewals. • Evaluation: 45 % cost of E‑Rate‑eligible services, 5 % cost of ineligible services, 30 % technical compliance, 20 % vendor capability. • Vendor requirements: valid SPIN/FRN, Green‑Light status, authorized channel partner certification, insurance, drug‑free workplace, EE‑O statement, non‑collusion affidavit, and supply‑chain security certifications.