E-Rate #270003013

Fiber-optic WAN maintenance for Dearborn City School District

Dearborn City School District seeks ongoing maintenance for its district-owned fiber-optic WAN serving schools and other district locations. - Government buyer: Dearborn City School District, Department of Technology / Department of Instructional Technology; Business Services Office; Ten Eyck Administrative Service Center. - Requested service: Maintenance of the fiber-optic WAN connecting 33 buildings. The network uses 12 strands of single-mode fiber between each building and the Administrative Service Center, supporting data and analog video; the materials describe capacity as 10 Gbps and, in the related filing, 10–25 Gbps. - Service requirements: Annual visual inspection of the entire network and a report to the Technology Director identifying damage, preventive maintenance needs, and potential problem areas; routine maintenance; and after-hours emergency call response. Contractor supplies coordination, supervision, labor, materials, and equipment, and warrants its materials and labor. - Pricing and term: Provide itemized pricing and an annual not-to-exceed cost, including applicable fees, for one-, two-, and three-year terms. The District may extend the contract for up to five years. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective service vendors are named. - Additional requirements: Contractor must be licensed in Michigan. The District intends to seek E-Rate funding; the bid materials request the bidder’s SPIN.

Description

The Dearborn City School District is seeking bids to maintain its district-owned fiber-optic wide area network, which connects 33 buildings and supports its data and analog video networks. The scope includes annual visual inspections and reporting, routine maintenance, after-hours emergency response, and provision of required labor, materials, equipment, and coordination. Pricing is requested for one-, two-, and three-year terms, with options to extend up to five years; bids must include per-item costs and a total annual not-to-exceed cost for materials and labor. Bids must include the bidder’s SPIN, use the supplied bid forms, and be submitted as a paper copy by December 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM; bidders must be licensed contractors in Michigan.

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