FY27 District UPS Refresh
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from East Liverpool City Schools in East Liverpool, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | East Liverpool City Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | East Liverpool, OH |
| County | Columbiana |
| Form 470 number | 270002521 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 20 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
East Liverpool City Schools seeks bids for up to 20 network UPS/battery backup systems across five eligible schools and approximately 14 network closets.
Read the applicant's full note
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 [contact in the Form 470]. 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 [contact in the Form 470] 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.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, East Liverpool City Schools had $119,069 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from ACCESS Council, Forward Edge, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ACCESS Council | $79,748 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Forward Edge, LLC | $37,293 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Network maintenance | Forward Edge, LLC | $2,027 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ACCESS Council | $79,749 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $59,025 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | CDW Government LLC | $13,461 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Applicant website: www.elpotters.school
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.