Network Modernization & Security Compliance Equipment RFP

The City of Wyandotte, Michigan, issued RFP 4896 to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for a comprehensive network modernization and security upgrade. The project aims to replace the city’s outdated HFC municipal network with a modern, secure, and scalable architecture based on Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) and SD-WAN technologies. The scope includes deploying advanced networking equipment across multiple city facilities—such as police, fire, water, and power departments—connecting them to a centralized data center. The contract size is estimated between 5 and 10 million dollars, with a performance timeline beginning in early 2026 and culminating in the retirement of legacy infrastructure within the same year. The procurement emphasizes secure, resilient, and compliant network solutions, adhering to Michigan DTMB policies and NERC CIP standards, with a focus on encryption, granular access control, and proactive security measures. Evaluation criteria prioritize cost (30 points), service levels and support (20 points), vendor experience and technical expertise (15 points), compliance with specifications (15 points), contractual adherence (10 points), and proposal quality (10 points). The process involves sealed bid submissions, with detailed instructions requiring two hard copies and one electronic copy by December 1, 2025, to the City Clerk’s Office. The proposal must include completed forms such as the bidder qualifications questionnaire, cost breakdown, collusion affidavit, bond proposal, and a mutual NDA. The contract’s administration will be overseen by the City’s IT Engineer, Joe Sutka, with payment processed through the City’s Finance Department. The project mandates strict adherence to security standards, bond requirements, and compliance with local procurement policies, including a 2% preference for Wyandotte-based businesses. While the document references standard procurement procedures, it does not specify FAR clauses or detailed line-item pricing, focusing instead on the technical, security, and administrative requirements necessary to support a robust, future-proof municipal network infrastructure.