CELLULAR BOOSTERS

Wayne-Westland Community Schools in Westland, Michigan, is conducting a competitive procurement for cellular booster hardware and installation across seven educational facilities, including John Glenn High School, Wayne Memorial High School, Adams Middle School, Franklin Middle School, Stevenson Middle School, William D. Ford Career-Technical Center, and Wayne Westland Innovative Academy. The Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks vendors to provide and install one network unit and up to two coverage units per building, utilizing fiber Ethernet infrastructure. Deliverables include new cell booster pro hardware, complete installation at each site, and comprehensive operational instructions. The proposal submission deadline is March 20, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bids to be delivered to Daryl Beebe in the Department of Technology and Innovation. Evaluation criteria are comprehensive, encompassing price, product quality, service, delivery, maintenance, past performance, supplier reliability, warranties, and community responsibility. Vendors must submit a total project price and complete additional compliance documentation, including Iran Economic Sanctions certification and familial relationship disclosure statements.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes a one-year written guarantee covering workmanship and materials, with potential future contract awards contingent upon the bidder's performance and compliance with district requirements. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the procurement appears open to qualified technology providers specializing in cellular booster systems. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the RFP indicates that the district will evaluate bids holistically, suggesting flexibility in vendor selection based on comprehensive value propositions. The procurement appears focused on enhancing cellular connectivity across multiple school locations, with a clear emphasis on technical competence, reliability, and comprehensive service delivery. The school district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, maintaining significant discretion in the final vendor selection process.