GISD New Building Fiber RFP

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) in Flint, Michigan, is seeking bids for a fiber optic cabling installation project connecting two locations: a new GISD building at 2033 Elms Road in Swartz Creek and Randels Elementary at 6022 Brobeck St in Flint. The procurement requires vendors to install at least six strands (3 pair) of single-mode fiber, with mandatory bids for aerial installation and optional alternate underground installation. Bidders must complete a comprehensive bid form detailing materials, labor, and make-ready costs, including line item pricing for 4x4 port fiber multiplexers. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was conducted on April 5, 2019, with sealed bids due by April 17, 2019, at 11:00 AM. Evaluation criteria include pricing, technical specifications, and overall bid compliance, with the Board of Education expected to make an award at their May 14, 2019 meeting. Required submissions include one original and two copies of the bid proposal, an electronic copy, a 5% bid bond or certified check, and mandatory documentation such as a Familial Relationship Disclosure form and Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a Performance and Labor & Material (PLM) Bond for the full contract amount and certify they are not an "Iran Linked Business" per Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012. The project is tax-exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Tax, and the Board reserves the right to split the award between multiple vendors if deemed in the district's best interest. Bid prices must remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the comprehensive bid form and technical specifications suggest this is a significant infrastructure investment for the school district. The project involves integrating new fiber infrastructure with existing network systems, with GISD Network Operations handling the installation of fiber multiplexers. Potential vendors must demonstrate technical capability to perform aerial and/or underground fiber installation, provide detailed documentation, and meet all specified technical and administrative requirements.