Description
The Wayne‑Westland Community School District is soliciting bids to upgrade, repair, and maintain its existing outside‑plant fiber‑optic network across 20 instructional facilities and district‑wide support buildings. The scope includes removal of deteriorated fiber, installation of new fiber‑optic cable, splicing, termination, testing, and ongoing maintenance of media, conduit, and supporting structures. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and associated services to deliver a turnkey fiber‑optic system that meets the district’s network performance requirements and complies with Michigan prevailing‑wage rules and E‑Rate funding conditions. Bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes by November 18, 2026; a pre‑bid conference (including site walk‑through) is scheduled for November 4, 2026. The district may award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors for different portions of the work.
• Upgrade/repair of fiber‑optic cabling at 20 schools and district facilities
• Provide new fiber, splicing, termination, testing, and documentation
• Must meet E‑Rate FY26 eligibility and Michigan prevailing‑wage requirements
• Bid security 5 % of total bid; performance and payment bonds required (100 % of bid)
• Pre‑bid conference mandatory attendance is encouraged but not required
• Submission deadline: November 18, 2026, 1:30 pm (sealed bids only)
• Contractor responsible for all safety, insurance, and compliance documentation.