E-Rate #270002150

Structured Cabling, Network Rack, and Fiber Upgrades for Northwest Community Schools

Jackson County Intermediate School District is seeking proposals for structured cabling and network cabinet upgrades at three Northwest Community Schools in Jackson, Michigan. - Buyer and locations - Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Northwest Community Schools. - Work covers Northwest Elementary, Northwest Middle, and Northwest High School. - Requested equipment - 5,000 feet of Category 2 cabling, 3 network racks, and 1,800 antennas, connectors, and related components; no part numbers or specific models are identified. - Addendum 1 specifies 45U steel, 2-post floor racks, 20 inches wide with 6-inch channel depth, bolted to the floor. It also calls for a wall-mounted enclosure at Middle School IDF-C. - Addendum 1 adds 12-strand single-mode fiber between High School IDF2 and the MDF; quantity is not stated. - Services and notable requirements - Provide installation, testing, and turnover for acceptance, including all required parts, labor, and associated equipment. - Include abatement of replaced cabling and existing multimode fiber associated with the new high-school fiber run. - Neatly comb, dress, and route cable bundles through cable managers while keeping access to active equipment, power outlets, and exhaust fans clear. - Provide hardware specification sheets, solution drawings identifying component models and interconnections, an itemized hardware list with quantities and part numbers, and a project timeline. - OEMs and vendors - No OEMs, brands, or vendors are named or preferred; reputable industry-standard products are requested.

Description

Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Northwest Community Schools, seeks bids to upgrade internal connections between network wiring closets and upgrade network cabinets. Work includes installation, testing, and acceptance of the telecommunications distribution system at the listed school sites, with all parts, labor, and related apparatus included. Requirements and specifications are in the attached RFP and drawings, and the vendor must include an E-rate SPIN. The attached addendum also provides clarifications, including rack specifications and additional high school fiber cabling work.

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