ITB-SMCPS-2026-IT-UPSBB - Uninterruptible Power Supply Units (E-Rate)

The Board of Education of St. Mary's County, on behalf of St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS), is soliciting sealed bids from experienced and qualified vendors to supply Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units for use within the SMCPS network infrastructure. The specific procurement seeks CyberPower Smart App Online OL30000RTXL2U units with additional expansion battery enclosures, or equivalent models that meet comparable specifications. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in providing UPS systems for educational or enterprise network environments. The solicitation, identified as ITB-SMCPS-2026-IT-UPSBB, was posted on January 27, 2026, with a sealed bid submission deadline of February 24, 2026. Vendors interested in responding must ensure their proposals arrive by the specified due date to be considered for award. While specific evaluation criteria details are not provided in the available documentation, standard procurement practices would typically assess vendor qualifications, product specifications, pricing competitiveness, and ability to meet delivery and support requirements.

The documentation provided does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other specialized vendor categories, though such restrictions may be detailed in the complete solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available information, nor are specific details provided regarding existing UPS infrastructure that new units must integrate with or replace. The procurement is funded through the E-Rate program, which is a federal initiative providing discounts for telecommunications, Internet access, and internal network services for eligible schools and libraries, suggesting potential cost-sharing or reimbursement structures. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the summary information available. Interested bidders should obtain complete solicitation documents from St. Mary's County Public Schools to review all technical specifications, terms and conditions, and submission requirements necessary for proposal preparation.