Wired Clock System - 26-NPS-WCS-01

Northville Public Schools in Northville, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for a complete Wired Clock System installation project (26-NPS-WCS-01) to be furnished, installed, programmed, tested, and certified throughout the school building. The procurement requires contractors to deliver a master clock unit, multiple wired secondary digital clocks featuring 2.3-inch and 4.0-inch LED displays with four-digit readouts and countdown timer functionality, power supplies, two-wire or three-wire wiring configurations, mounting hardware, and all necessary installation accessories and professional services including engineering verification, custom programming, system commissioning, asset management, and HD-recorded user training. The project scope includes complete demolition and disposal of existing clock infrastructure and high-voltage cabling, with all new cabling terminating in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) or Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF), and the master clock located in the MDF and powered by existing 110V receptacles. Specific technical requirements include red LED lettering for clock displays, protective cages for clocks in gymnasium, fitness, and pool areas, and compliance with National Electrical Code and Electronics Industries Association Standards, with all equipment designed and manufactured in the United States. Critical project dates include a pre-bid meeting on April 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Northville High School, written questions due April 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM, answers provided by May 1, 2026, sealed bid submission deadline of May 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Northville Public Schools Business Office (405 W. Main Street, Northville, MI 48167), anticipated contract award on June 10, 2026, project commencement on June 11, 2026, and completion required by August 14, 2026. Contractors must provide one original plus two hard copies and one electronic copy of bids in three-ring binders with specified tabs, a 5% bid bond, sworn and notarized familial relationship disclosure statements, Iran Economic Sanctions Act certifications, and criminal background check affidavits, with successful contractors required to maintain a 5% performance bond and 100% labor and materials bond valued at the full contract amount and provide a five-year warranty on all components and workmanship with onsite service support at no additional cost.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories, disadvantaged businesses, or other organization types, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation materials. The district will not reuse existing clock infrastructure, requiring bidders to assume full responsibility for removal and disposal of all legacy systems and associated cabling. A licensed electrician hired by the contractor is mandated to handle high-voltage power removal operations to ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards. While a specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, final payment representing 90% of the contract value is withheld until project closeout requirements including as-built documentation, punch list completion, and owner acceptance are satisfied, indicating a performance-based payment structure that prioritizes project completion quality and adherence to specifications.