School Communications and Safety Systems Cooperative Bid

This cooperative bid provides MOESC‑registered school districts with discounted, time‑and‑materials pricing for comprehensive communications and safety systems. The scope includes provision of system equipment, copper and fiber‑optic wiring, supplies, and full‑service installation labor (including emergency response). Two qualified vendors—Eastern DataComm, LLC and Johnston G.P., Inc.—are eligible, and each must meet stringent insurance, prevailing‑wage, and performance‑bond requirements. Key contract features include: • Mandatory 4‑hour (weekday) / 6‑hour (weekend) emergency response and 48‑hour budget estimate for emergency work. • Certified payroll submission within 10 days of wage payments and detailed invoicing within 30 days of service. • Optional performance bond (100 % of estimated amount) and a minimum one‑year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranties. • Pricing based on percentage discounts off list prices for equipment and wire, a capped 15 % markup on supplies, and hourly labor rates that encompass all overhead.