Tech Upgrades

Lake Shore Public Schools is soliciting bids to upgrade technology infrastructure across multiple school sites, including installation of an optical‑fiber backbone, multimedia systems, and video‑surveillance equipment for its baseball and softball fields. The work covers design‑build integration, cabling, equipment procurement, installation, testing, documentation, and end‑user training. Bidders must submit a sealed bid by November 11, 2026 and provide a 5 % bid bond; the award is expected the week of November 23, 2026 with work commencing mid‑December and project close‑out by March 2027. The contract will require performance and payment bonds, comprehensive insurance, and compliance with Michigan state regulations. • Scope: Fiber‑optic backbone, Category‑6 data cabling, multimedia AV, video‑surveillance cameras, associated networking hardware. • Locations: Kennedy Middle School and Lake Shore High School (Saint Clair Shores, MI). • Schedule: Pre‑bid meeting Oct 27, intent‑to‑bid Oct 30, bid submission Nov 11, award Nov 23, construction Dec 14 2026 – Mar 2027. • Mandatory documentation: 5 % bid bond, performance/payment bonds (100 % of bid), insurance certificates, familial disclosure, Iran‑linked business affidavit. • Evaluation factors: Attendance at pre‑bid conference, completeness of bid, compliance with specifications, ability to meet schedule.