Centralia SD 135 - New Data Infrastructure and Equipment UPS Units - 2026
Centralia SD 135School · Centralia, IL- Due
- Nov 11, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Oct 11, 2026
- Primary contact
- Don Ford
- (618) 545-6603
The 30-second brief
Centralia City School District 135 is seeking proposals for E-rate eligible Category 2 internal connections, specifically un-interruptible power supply (UPS) units, battery backups, and necessary software and licenses. The procurement includes twenty-one 2U and 1U Eaton Tripp Lite Series UPS Smart LCD units or enterprise level equivalents across four school sites: Centralia Junior High School/Centralia Middle School, Jordan Elementary School, Schiller Elementary School, and the District Office. Hardware only is required, as installation and configuration will be performed by the school district. Proposals are due by Tuesday, November 11, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST. Vendors must provide the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), include their SPIN number, and meet E-rate participation requirements with a one-year warranty on all parts.
20 2U- Eaton Tripp Lite Series UPS Smart LCD 1500VAAPC Smart-UPS 1000VA or enterprise level equivalent; 1 1U- Eaton Tripp Lite Series 500VA or enterprise level equivalent; One-Year Warranty on all Parts
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Centralia City School District 135 is seeking proposals for E-rate eligible Category 2 internal connections, specifically un-interruptible power supply (UPS) units, battery backups, and necessary software and licenses.
The procurement includes twenty-one 2U and 1U Eaton Tripp Lite Series UPS Smart LCD units or enterprise level equivalents across four school sites: Centralia Junior High School/Centralia Middle School, Jordan Elementary School, Schiller Elementary School, and the District Office. Hardware only is required, as installation and configuration will be performed by the school district. Proposals are due by Tuesday, November 11, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST. Vendors must provide the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), include their SPIN number, and meet E-rate participation requirements with a one-year warranty on all parts.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- 20 2U- Eaton Tripp Lite Series UPS Smart LCD 1500VAAPC Smart-UPS 1000VA or enterprise level equivalent
- 1 1U- Eaton Tripp Lite Series 500VA or enterprise level equivalent
- One-Year Warranty on all Parts
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Sales contract
- Maintenance contract
- SPIN number
- E-rate references
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- Centralia, IL
- Reported agency
- Centralia School District 135
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Centralia SD 135?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 11, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Don Ford.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Centralia SD 135 in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Don Ford at (618) 545-6603. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 20 2U- Eaton Tripp Lite Series UPS Smart LCD 1500VAAPC Smart-UPS 1000VA or enterprise level equivalent; 1 1U- Eaton Tripp Lite Series 500VA or enterprise level equivalent; One-Year Warranty on all Parts. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Centralia SD 135?
All active and historical solicitations from Centralia SD 135 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Centralia SD 135 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 11, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Sales contract, maintenance contract, SPIN number, E-rate references. Review the full document from Centralia SD 135 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Centralia, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.