PA System

Blissfield Community Schools in Michigan is procuring a comprehensive decentralized PA system installation and equipment replacement across three school buildings: the High School, Middle School, and Elementary School. The procurement requires complete removal of existing PA equipment and installation of new systems totaling 78 speakers distributed throughout the three facilities (15 for Elementary School, 22 for Middle School, and 41 for High School). The system must support individual and district-wide announcements, integrate with the existing phone system, and comply with Alyssa's Law regarding panic alarms and emergency response capabilities. Deliverables include speaker installation in specified locations including classrooms, hallways, gymnasiums, libraries, cafeterias, main offices, and outdoor areas, with CAT 6a wiring pre-installed to all areas to facilitate deployment. The scope of work document does not specify evaluation criteria, but bidders should expect the project to be evaluated based on technical qualifications, equipment specifications, and installation expertise. The bid submission deadline is May 13, 2026, with the opportunity posted on April 22, 2026. No information regarding questions submission deadlines, site visits, or bidders' meetings was provided in the available documentation.

The procurement documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or disadvantaged enterprise program requirements. No incumbent contractors or current vendors are identified in the available materials. The project will integrate with existing network infrastructure, as Blissfield Schools will provide network switches and additional switching equipment prior to installation, and the three school buildings are connected by fiber optics. The scope of work document does not include pricing information, contract duration, funding sources, renewal options, or award values, limiting clarity on the financial parameters of this procurement opportunity.