E-Rate 2026 - UPS

Tacoma School District No. 10 in Pierce County, Washington has reopened RFP 26007A for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment and related services under the E-Rate 2026 program after receiving no responsive responsible submissions in the initial solicitation. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide UPS units and associated services to support the district's technology infrastructure across multiple facilities. The solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive proposals that address technical specifications, performance requirements, and delivery expectations for the UPS equipment, with all submissions governed by applicable E-Rate program guidelines established for federal funding to schools and libraries for telecommunications and technology services. Bidders must complete and submit the required Exhibit A signature form by the deadline of March 4, 2026, acknowledging acceptance of all RFP requirements and providing company information including Federal Tax ID number, Washington State UBI number, state of incorporation, and authorized representative details. Proposals must demonstrate compliance with all technical and administrative standards established by Tacoma School District, and failure to submit a complete and timely signature page will result in proposal rejection. The district's decision to reopen this UPS category reflects its commitment to securing qualified suppliers capable of meeting critical power continuity needs across district operations, with contract terms and renewal options to be determined through the final award process.

The RFP documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, though such preferences may be detailed in the complete RFP materials if applicable. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the posted materials. The procurement is funded through the E-Rate program, which provides federal financial support for technology and telecommunications services at eligible schools and libraries, though specific funding allocations for the UPS category are contained within the complete RFP documents. Vendors should note that the district accepts major credit cards including Visa and MasterCard, and electronic signatures are permitted on required submission documents. The reopened solicitation is designated as RFP26013A and maintains the same deadline of March 4, 2026 for all proposal submissions, giving interested vendors approximately one month from the February 2, 2026 posting date to prepare and submit their responses.