GISD Badge System RFP

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) in Flint, Michigan, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive district-wide badge and access control system upgrade across 14 district buildings. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires vendors to provide a complete security solution including new badge readers, encrypted key fobs/cards, video intercoms, lockdown/panic buttons, and 24/7 monitoring capabilities. The project demands a sophisticated system that integrates with existing VMware Virtual Server environments and can replace or work alongside current access control platforms from ConnectOne (11 buildings) and S2 (3 buildings). Vendors must submit detailed proposals including individual building pricing, complete installation services, and comprehensive training. The key dates for this procurement include a recommended pre-bid Zoom meeting on April 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with final bid submissions due on May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Each building will be bid as a standalone project, with vendors required to provide unit pricing for components, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and the ability to migrate existing system settings. Technical requirements include two-way audio intercoms, remote lock/unlock capabilities, emergency monitoring, and SMS/text alert functionality.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the RFP includes several mandatory compliance requirements, including an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification and a School Safety Affidavit, which vendors must complete to be considered. The project is a prevailing wage contract, requiring contractors to adhere to specific wage rates for various trade classifications. The existing infrastructure includes over 130 door locations across multiple district facilities, with current access control points using various locking mechanisms such as electric strikes, electrified panic hardware, and sliders. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the RFP indicates the district will provide power and network switches, and requires 50 key fobs and 50 key cards per building. The district reserves the right to split the award between multiple vendors and notes that the purchase is contingent on Erate Funding approval. Pricing for the proposed solutions must remain valid through December 31, 2025, with potential extensibility to other Genesee County school districts.