Fiber Structured Cabling

Grosse Pointe Public Schools in Michigan is seeking competitive bids for fiber structured cabling installation services through a Request for Proposals funded by the Universal Service Fund (USF) E-Rate program for fiscal year 2026. The procurement encompasses installation of four fiber cable runs totaling approximately 895 linear feet of 12-strand 10GbE single-mode armored/plenum fiber (OS2) cable between intermediate distribution frame (IDF) and main distribution frame (MDF) locations at two high school buildings: Grosse Pointe North High School and Grosse Pointe South High School. Deliverables include all necessary patch cables, termination hardware, comprehensive testing utilizing both optical loss test set (OLTS) and optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) methods with 100% Tier 2 certification of all fiber strands, detailed as-built documentation in both paper and Microsoft Visio formats, and a three-year warranty covering all workmanship and materials. Qualified bidders must submit an Intent to Bid form by February 13, 2026, with an optional facilities walkthrough scheduled for 2:00 PM on February 13, 2026, sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on March 12, 2026, contract execution and implementation schedule approval on March 27, 2026, and project implementation from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. All bids must include a 5% bid bond if the total bid price exceeds $31,321, detailed bill of materials with no miscellaneous or contingency items, four references including at least one school district, signed familial disclosure and Iran-linked business affidavits, prevailing wage compliance documentation, and a project implementation schedule; the District reserves the right to reduce scope based on actual E-Rate funding received and may award separate contracts to different vendors for different project sections.

The procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023, with Wayne County prevailing wage rates applicable to all contractors and subcontractors, including classifications such as Electricians, Low Voltage Technicians, and other relevant skilled trades, with Journeyman rates ranging from $36.87 to $98.25 per hour depending on the classification. Bidders must comply with Michigan school safety legislation by conducting proper background checks for all on-site personnel and must maintain comprehensive general liability and workers compensation insurance with the District named as additional insured. All work must be performed during after-school hours with no disruption to instruction, and pricing must be submitted on a unit basis with no adjustment for quantity changes; all manufacturer discounts and rebates must be passed directly to the District. No incumbent vendor information or specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are detailed in the available documentation. The contract involves integration with existing building infrastructure at both high school campuses and requires coordination between the new fiber installations and current distribution frame systems. The estimated budget range is not explicitly stated in the available materials, though the 5% bid bond threshold of $31,321 suggests the project scope may exceed this amount.