DISTRICT-WIDE FIBER BACKBONE REFRESH

Wayne Westland Community Schools is conducting a district-wide procurement for a comprehensive fiber backbone refresh project in Wayne County, Michigan. The project involves replacing existing multi-mode optical fiber cable with new OS2 Single Mode plenum-rated optical fiber cable across 15 school facilities, including elementary, middle, and high schools. Key deliverables include installing 12 strands of fiber to each data closet, replacing or adding innerduct, and providing 2M duplex LC OS2 single mode patch cords at each termination point. Convergent Technology Partners is serving as the technology design consultant for this initiative. The procurement timeline includes a voluntary bidders conference on February 5, 2025, with questions due by February 21, 2025, and sealed bid proposals due by 2:00 P.M. on February 28, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security and are required to provide 100% labor, material, and performance bonds. Evaluation criteria include technical compliance, with mandatory submissions including sworn disclosure statements regarding familial relationships with district officials and an Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit.

The procurement is open to technology and telecommunications contractors capable of meeting specific technical requirements, with no explicit set-aside designations mentioned. Contractors must provide proof of insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for projects under $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for larger projects. The project is eligible for FY2025 E-Rate funding (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), and bidders must include their Universal Service Fund Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). The project requires compatibility with existing Cisco/Meraki equipment, with specific requirements including 60 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Duplex LC modules and third-party SFP+ modules permitted. The manufacturer must provide a minimum 20-year product and applications warranty, while the contractor must offer a one-year installation labor and material warranty. The project is scheduled to begin on June 16, 2025, with completion expected by August 15, 2025. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the district-wide fiber backbone refresh suggests a significant investment in technology infrastructure modernization.