What the buyer needs
AI summaryAdams County School District No. 14 seeks a vendor to furnish uninterruptible power supplies for nine schools, with work performed onsite. Eligible bidders are limited to USA organizations that provide a valid E-rate SPIN number, an FCC Registration Number, and agree to E-rate compliance requirements including Form 473 submission and direct USAC invoicing via the SPI method. Bidders must submit all questions no later than December 3, 2026. Proposals must be submitted online via BidNet through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System before 9:00 a.m. local time on December 17, 2026. The District will evaluate proposals based on vendor qualifications, price, products, and service capabilities to select the most advantageous conforming offer. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after USAC awards funding.
Scope of work
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for nine school locations
- APC SRTL2K2RM1UNC UPS or equivalent
- APC SRTL50RMBP1U-LI or equivalent
- APC SMT1500CNC UPS or equivalent
- 5 year repair/replace warranty on specified UPS equipment
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Prior Experience | 10 % |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified E-Rate vendor with valid E-Rate SPIN number
- Valid FCC Registration Number
- Willing to invoice USAC directly using the SPI method
- Timely submit Form 473 (Service Provider Annual Certification)
- Comply with C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101 et seq.
- Employee background checks required for successful bidder and subcontractors
- At least three business references for similar goods and services
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Attachment A Signature Page
- Attachment B Pricing Form
- Written statement of E-Rate compliance conditions
- List of at least three business references
- Overview of Bidder's Firm
- Personnel Assignments
- Identification of Bidder's Contact
- Subcontractor details (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet)
- Instructions
- Submit online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System; no telephone or facsimile proposals will be considered. Cover page must list ITB Title, ITB Number, ITB Due Date, and Bidder's name and address.