There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid. Please reference Form 470 #270002014 on all correspondence. This request is for UPSs and related components. The Applicant seeks eligible equipment as outlined in Appendix A. Equipment shall be new, factory-sealed equipment currently available from the manufacturer; the Applicant will not accept proposals of used, remanufactured, refurbished, B stock, returns, open-box, discontinued, gray market, or equipment in any other condition other than new and factory-sealed with all original manufacturer warranties.Questions/Site Visits: Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Angela Bien, Instructional Technology Coordinator at [email protected], no later than 12:00pm CST on Thursday, 10/29/2026.Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at [email protected] on all communications. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.Proposal Delivery:The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or rebid. Bids should be emailed to the office of Angela Bien at [email protected], no later than 12:00pm CST on Tuesday, 12/1/2026.Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at [email protected] on all proposals.Please view Appendix A in the RFP document for specific details regarding the equipment and services requested in 470# 270002014.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 38 Each; manufacturer: Eaton or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup — quantity 38 Each for 6 entities; manufacturer: Eaton 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 6 Each; manufacturer: American Power Conversion or equivalent 4. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup — quantity 6 Each for 6 entities; manufacturer: American Power Conversion

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002014/130328/22747903-RFP%20C2%20East%20Porter%20FY2027.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-14) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002014/130328/22774654-RFP%20Update%201%20East%20Porter%20FY2027.docx (uploaded 2026-10-19) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002014/130328/22792552-RFP%20Update%202%20East%20Porter%20FY2027.docx (uploaded 2026-10-22)

All bidders are encouraged to:1. Read and follow the RFP carefully.2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules.3. Monitor EPC for updates and information throughout the bidding process.We will consider multi-year contracts with or without voluntary extensions. All cost proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. Proposals MUST separate eligible and ineligible services by line item for all services to which service provider responds.No proposal can be submitted that includes equipment or components for equipment from companies deemed to provide a national security risk as defined by FCC Order 19-121.Each line item on the proposal should clearly list Quantity, Manufacturer, Part Number, Description, Unit Price, and Extended Price.All rights are reserved to seek clarification regarding proposals and pricing, to award this contract without discussion with vendors, and to make one or more awards on this contract. Failure to meet any requirement in this 470 or RFP will be sufficient cause to disqualify your proposal.

Billed entity: EAST PORTER COUNTY SCHOOL CORP Billed Entity Number (BEN): 130328 FCC Registration Number: 0002886489 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 7 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Steve Renzino · 765-855-1612 · [email protected] Technical contact: Angela Bien · Instructional Technology Coordinator - East Porter County School Corporation · 219-766-2214 · [email protected]

AdTec-Administrative and Technical Consulting · CRN 16024741 · 765-855-1612 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002014/130328/22792556-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002014_CERTIFIED.pdf