RFP-WWCS-270000000130-1 | DISTRICT FIBER UPGRADES

The Wayne-Westland Community School District is soliciting bids for the maintenance, repair, and installation of outside plant fiber optic cabling and associated equipment across multiple facilities, including Adams Elementary, Adlai Stevenson Middle, and Albert Schweitzer Elementary schools. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary services to restore and configure network access, adhering to strict industry standards such as TIA-568.3, NECA/FOA 301, and IEC 61754. Key technical requirements include a maximum allowable attenuation of 0.3 dB for any splice or termination and a total optical attenuation not exceeding 0.5 dB. All fiber optic terminations must be identified with computer-generated labels, and the contractor must perform bi-directional OTDR testing at 850nm and 1300nm wavelengths prior to system acceptance. Bids are due by November 18, 2026, and must be submitted in both hard copy and USB formats, including a notarized Michigan Familial Disclosure Statement and a bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The award is not necessarily granted to the lowest bidder; evaluation factors include bidder qualifications, the ability to meet the project schedule, and the appointment of an acceptable Project Manager. Selected contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the bid amount and be registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Contract administration is managed by Communications by Design, Inc., with monthly invoicing required via approved AIA Payment Request Forms.