PA System Bid

The state of Michigan is soliciting bids for the installation of a new Bogen Nyquist E7000 Series IP-based intercom and paging system for the Mason Consolidated Schools in Erie, Michigan. The district is seeking a contractor to install the system across three school buildings on a single campus, with required features including unlimited intercom stations, zone paging, emergency all-call, and audio distribution. Contractors must submit bids by January 12, 2024, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 20, 2023. The district reserves the right to award the contract or repost the bid, and the winning bidder will be selected by a majority vote of the school board. The successful contractor must provide a five-year hardware warranty and 90-day software warranty on the Bogen Nyquist equipment, as well as comply with school safety legislation and provide required affidavits.

The bid does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and no information is provided regarding existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid documents do not specify a budget range or award value, but the district will award the contract to the winning bidder upon a majority vote of the school board.