Network Electronics

The DSISD Consortium, a multi-district educational entity in Michigan spanning Delta County and Edmore Village, is issuing a Request for Proposals for network electronics equipment and services to support three school locations: Bark River-Harris Schools, Delta-Schoolcraft ISD, and Mid Peninsula Schools. The procurement encompasses 72 wireless network access points (Cisco CW9172I Wi-Fi 6E or equivalent), approximately 25 managed network switches (Cisco C9300 and C9200L series or equivalent), expansion modules, and associated five-year enterprise software licenses distributed across the three facilities. Bidders must submit an Intent to Bid Form by February 27, 2026, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on March 20, 2026; the contract will be awarded following the bid opening on March 20, 2026, with installation scheduled to begin July 1, 2026, and be completed by September 30, 2027, with the contract term running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Required qualifications include submission of a bill of materials, familial disclosure affidavit, Iran-linked business affidavit, four references (including at least one from a school district), and a five percent bid bond if the base bid exceeds $31,321. Evaluation criteria include cost-effectiveness, product quality, service, delivery, warranty support, and vendor reliability. The selected vendor must provide a three-year warranty covering workmanship and materials, maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements where applicable.

This procurement is contingent upon E-Rate funding under the Universal Service Fund (USF), and the district reserves the right to reduce contract scope if E-Rate funding falls short; miscellaneous or contingency line items are prohibited in bids. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified beyond the equipment specifications noted. The district does not list specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond, though prevailing wage compliance is required. All invoices are payable net 30 days after acceptance and completion of as-built documentation and cable certification testing, with no payments dated or processed before July 1, 2026. While no explicit budget range is provided in the solicitation summary, the five percent bid bond threshold of $31,321 suggests the base bid may exceed this amount, indicating a procurement of substantial value.