RFP-WWCS-270000000130-1 | DISTRICT FIBER UPGRADES

The Wayne-Westland Community School District is soliciting bids for the maintenance, repair, and installation of existing outside plant fiber optic cabling and associated equipment. The scope of work includes the repair or replacement of single mode fiber optic cables to restore full operational capacity, managing MISS DIG requests, and the design and installation of compliant fiber optic links between all operational sites. Technical requirements specify that fiber loss must not exceed 0.5 dB and that all installations must adhere to manufacturer recommendations and industry standards, including ITU-T G.652 and TIA-568.3. A key deliverable is a physical inspection and review report of the fiber optic network to be conducted at the 24-month mark. Bids must be submitted by November 18, 2026, in both a bound hard copy and on a USB drive, organized into four specific sections: Forms, Overview, Submittals, and Appendices. Required documentation includes a Michigan Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement, a bid security of 5% of the total bid, and a schedule of values. The selected contractor must be registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, comply with Michigan Prevailing Wage laws, and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the bid amount. Evaluation factors include the proposed materials, bidder qualifications, and the ability to meet the contract completion date. Invoicing is handled monthly via approved AIA Payment Request Forms submitted to the Contract Designer.