Renovation of a mixed-use development in Manchester, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Technical Question Deadline: March 28th, 2024, 2:00 PM EST Requests for clarification or questions on bidding procedures or specifications may be directed to Benjamin Bruursema, Director of Technology by email at bbruursema@mcs.k12.mi.us The Manchester Community School District is in Southwestern Washtenaw County, approximately 20 miles southwest of Ann Arbor. The school district enjoys a high level of involvement and support from parents and citizens. The Manchester Community Schools offer a robust academic program which includes strong core content area instruction, as well as art education, physical education, vocal and instrumental music, business and technology courses, career technical opportunities, athletics, foreign languages, Advanced Placement courses, and a broad array of extracurricular activities. The Manchester Community School district provides educational excellence in a caring community. In our continuous commitment to enhancing the security and safety of our facilities, we are seeking to augment our current security measures with the adoption of wireless door lock technology. Our objective is to implement a system that allows for seamless badge access, enabling efficient and secure entry across various points within our buildings. This initiative aims to not only reinforce the physical security of our premises but also to provide a streamlined access control experience for our staff and guests. To achieve this, we are interested in integrating state-of-the-art wireless door locks that are compatible with our existing door security system, specifically the AccessIT system by RS2 Technologies. The ideal solution will effortlessly merge with our current infrastructure, supporting the same operational protocols and ensuring a cohesive security ecosystem. Scope of Work Upgrade to Wireless Door Controllers: The project entails updating the specified quantity of 80 doors, the majority of which are currently equipped with Schlage full mortise style latching and Schlage small format locks on wooden solid core doors, to advanced wireless door controllers. Detailed specifications of the doors, including locations and current lock types, will be provided to selected vendors. The replacement locking mechanism will need to accept the existing small format Schlage lock cylinders so to reduce the need to re-key. System Compatibility: The new wireless door controllers must be fully compatible with our existing RS2 AccessIT system. This compatibility is crucial for the seamless scheduling and programming of access controls. The controllers should support standard HID 125kHz ISO Proximity PVC Cards, with the capability to accommodate encrypted card technologies in the future. This requirement is in anticipation of evolving security standards and the organization's future needs. Network Integration via Hub Devices: Vendors are required to propose and deploy appropriate "Hub" devices at strategic locations throughout our facilities. These devices will facilitate the wireless connection of the new door controllers to our network closet, ensuring reliable communication and system integration. The proposal should include a detailed plan for the placement of Hub devices, considering the optimal performance and coverage to ensure the seamless operation of the wireless door controllers. Cabling for Hub Devices Manchester will provide the locations of MDF and IDF drop locations to run where network patch panels are available and provide the ports available on switches and configure the proper VLAN's to reach the server. If an IP address range is required, Manchester will provide this information as well upon request. A Q&A session, along with a facility walkthrough, will be available on March 28th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This session is intended to address any questions or clarifications proposers may have regarding the RFP document, scope of work, or any logistical aspects. Interested parties planning to attend the Q&A session are required to confirm their attendance in advance. Please send your attendance confirmation to bbruursema@mcs.k12.mi.us before the scheduled date. This will help us prepare adequately for the session and ensure all inquiries are addressed efficiently.