Okemos PS - district wide security upgrades - bid pack ST1

Here is a comprehensive, two-paragraph summary of the state and local contracting opportunity:

The Okemos Public Schools (OPS) in Ingham County, Michigan are seeking bids for the District Wide Security Upgrades - Bid Pack ST1 project. This procurement involves upgrading the district's core switches, access layer switches, and wireless access points. Key objectives include enhanced network security and reliability for the OPS district. Qualified bidders must have Genetec certified technicians on staff and a physical office within 80 miles of the OPS district. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on January 4, 2024, and bids are due by 1:00 PM on January 18, 2024. Bids must be accompanied by a 5% bid security and required disclosure statements. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids based on the best value to serve the district's interests. No bids may be withdrawn for 30 days after submission.

The bid documents will be available starting December 20, 2023, and electronic PDF copies can be requested. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendors or contractors are not specified. The budget range or anticipated award value for this project is also not provided in the advertisement.