Gull Lake Middle School Clock System Upgrade

Gull Lake Community Schools (GLCS) in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a middle school clock system upgrade at Gull Lake Middle School, with proposals due by April 14, 2026. The procurement involves the replacement of the existing DC digital clock system with a modern, synchronized digital clock network consisting of approximately 57 red LED digital clocks (2.5-inch, 4-digit) for classrooms and 34 to 36 red LED digital clocks (4-inch, 4-digit) for hallways and gymnasium areas, plus one master clock/transmitter unit. The system installation requires approximately 6,000 feet of 16 AWG 2-conductor unshielded plenum-rated cable and four 24VAC power supplies, with the complete project to be finished and fully operational by August 21, 2026. Vendor proposals must include itemized pricing for purchased equipment, installation services (including demolition and labor), estimated lead times, and project duration as a "Total One Time Charge." The selected vendor will be responsible for project management, full system testing, provision of as-built diagrams, a minimum of one hour of staff training, and must provide warranty coverage of 90 days on workmanship and one year on infrastructure cabling. The system must utilize either 72MHz or 900MHz wireless synchronization technology and integrate with the District's LAN to synchronize with the owner's NTP server, and vendor proposals must include all necessary FCC licensing and account activation fees.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder type, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The system must integrate with the District's existing Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure and synchronize with the owner's NTP server, requiring technical compatibility with current district systems. The RFP documentation does not provide information regarding the total contract value, budget range, or award amount for this project.