District fiber upgrades

Wayne-Westland Community School District is requesting bids for maintenance and repair services on its outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure serving 21 facilities across Wayne and Westland, Michigan, with sealed bids due November 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on November 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Dyer Administration Center. All work must comply with Michigan Prevailing Wage requirements for Wayne County, and contractors must register with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

The scope encompasses fiber optic cable network backbone maintenance and upgrades over a 36-month contract term commencing July 1, 2027, including physical system examination, outside plant ownership coordination, emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, connector and coupler provisioning, cable support systems, and storage loops. A detailed system examination is required prior to work commencement. The project includes a $36,500 allowance for select renovations and special cable management accommodations. Substantial completion is due June 2030 with project closeout in July 2030.

Bidders must submit Intent to Bid forms by November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds each equal to one hundred percent of the bid amount. Pricing must be submitted on unaltered Schedule of Values forms in both hard copy and Microsoft Excel-compatible electronic format.

The District reserves the right to award portions of the project to multiple bidders and may extend the contract for an additional 12 or 24 months at its discretion. Universal Service Fund E-rate funding (FY26) is a potential funding source; contractors must maintain a valid Service Provider Identification Number and comply with all applicable E-rate filing requirements. Comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and contingent liability insurance with specified minimum limits is required. The contract is subject to Michigan School Safety Initiative compliance.