E-rate Program
Power Edge supplies, installs and services E-rate Category Two eligible UPS systems, PDUs, racks and battery cabinets for K–12 schools and libraries — backed by audits, factory-certified installation, and long-term maintenance.
E-rate (also known as the Schools and Library Program of the Universal Service Fund) is a budget extender for Public K–12 schools and districts and nonprofit schools that need affordable access to telecommunications and Internet services. It is a federal program administered under the Universal Administrative Company (USAC) under direction of the FCC. Through the E-rate program, K – 12 districts and libraries lacking the financial resources or a strong tax base can purchase new networking hardware and IT services at a discount, such as UPS, power distribution, and racks/enclosures.
Eligibility is determined by several criteria. For instance, a qualifying school district may receive a 20 to 90 percent discount based on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and whether a school district classifies as urban or rural.
Eligible services are divided into two categories, though Power Edge products and services only apply to Category Two.
Category One
Covers data transmission and/or Internet access.
Category Two — Power Edge
Telecommunications equipment and services, and Internet access, as well as internal connections, managed internal broadband services and basic maintenance of internal connections.
Application Process
Prospective applicants submit a 470 form for competitive bids on their project. A 28-day waiting period then begins for resellers and contractors to provide bids on the application. Once the competitive bidding process has closed and an applicant chooses a bid, they then submit a 471 form to notify the FCC of the bid choice and acceptance of funding.
The decision maker at the facility is faced with many factors in their evaluation, including the price of eligible products and services that must be weighted more heavily than other factors.
Annual Timeline
E-rate funding season comes every year and typically follows the same timeline for the next fiscal year. Decision makers usually begin their purchasing journey for the next school year in October but can start site visits as early as spring.
What PowerEdge Offers
Power Edge supplies, installs and services the following equipment: generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) devices, Power Distribution Units (PDU) and air handlers. Our solutions ensure your power infrastructure has the greatest reliability possible.
More than just the lowest price – we offer full service:
Your data is critical and needs the proper infrastructure to run without interruption. Power Edge has helped government agencies, schools, hospitals and Fortune 1000's implement comprehensive power management solutions efficiently and on budget. We are in contact with all major manufacturers and can be your information resource on the constantly developing world of IoT and the Edge.
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Power Assessment Audit
Audit costs credited towards equipment and installation if you utilize Power Edge as your E-rate solution provider.
Power Protection Plan
Simplify the process of purchasing and maintaining a new UPS while still taking advantage of E-rate funding with Power Edge's Power Protection Plan. Gain peace of mind in the reliability of your network by bundling:
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