This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Fiber, Structured Fiber Cabling, Network Electronics ADDENDUM QUESTIONS All addendum questions must be submitted by 2:00P.M., February 9, 2024. TECHNOLOGY-NEUTRAL COMPETITIVE BID REQUEST In accordance with USAC rules, this bid is a competitively technology-neutral request. Service providers interested in providing alternate telecommunication bids, such as lit fiber, dark fiber, or any other third-party network solutions, refer to the other RFP associated with this bid request for specific details. The Bidder may also combine other services with the self-provisioned fiber bid response. However, all bids must meet the 10Gbps connection speed requirement. The District reserves the right to perform a cost analysis of all bids received and decide which service type is the most cost-effective type of service (i.e., Self-Provisioned Fiber, Lit Fiber, Dark Fiber, or other third-party network solutions). Once the most cost-effective service type is selected by the District, a bid evaluation will only be performed on that type of service to decide the bid award. BID BONDS The Bidder shall submit a five percent (5%) Bid Bond, of the total base Bid price, made payable to Lincoln Park Public Schools, with the sealed Bid. Any Bids received without a Bid Bond will be rejected by the District. CLARIFICATIONS AND CORRECTIONS Direct all questions regarding this RFP by email to: Kenneth Jacobs at: Ken.Jacobs@lpps.info. The resulting answers, along with the questions shall be posted on the USAC website. SUMMARY The purpose of this Self-Provisioned Fiber RFP is to provide the necessary performance guidelines and criteria, bandwidth specifications, connectivity requirements, locations, and timelines so that all potential Bidders may Bid their best solution(s) at the required USAC/SLD Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) for E-rate reimbursements. Bidders shall adhere to all the technical requirements herein this RFP. RIGHTS OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION The District's Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all Bids in whole, or in part, and accept any Bid or portion of the Bid that, in their opinion, best serves the interests of the District. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS Upon presentation of proper identification, any Bidder may withdraw his/her Bid at any time prior to the scheduled Bid Opening date and time, section 2.1.0. No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the Bid Opening date and time. SCOPE OF WORK GENERAL DESCRIPTION The general description of the Scope of Work (SOW) for this project is to provide the District with a Self-Provisioned Fiber (SPF) system at ten (10) buildings. The SOW consists of a 12-strand fiber build fiber between the locations listed in the table below. To providing the labor, equipment, supplies and materials, and all operations necessary for the successful design and installation of a fully-functional, outside fiber optic network, in accordance with the specifications and the accompanying drawings included herewith this RFP. The selected vendor/contractor shall not be required to install any fiber patch cables nor connect any network electronics to the fiber optic network. In addition to the forgoing SOW, all Bids must comply with all sections of this RFP and the Products and Services Specifications set forth. Installation Begins [July 01, 2024] Installation Complete [June 30, 2025]