Hillsdale County ISD - Hillsdale ISD CAT 2 Campus Connectivity Upgrade RFP - 2026
Hillsdale IsdSchool · Hillsdale, MI- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 31 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brad Hess
- (517) 990-8076
The 30-second brief
Jackson County Intermediate School District on behalf of Hillsdale County Intermediate School District is seeking competitive proposals for an E-Rate project to upgrade an existing legacy copper connection to Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) across a multi-building campus environment. The project involves design, installation, testing, and acceptance of internal connections including 12000 feet of cabling and 3000 each of antennas, connectors, and related components. Buildings involved include Dean Jennings Educational Center, Hillsdale Area Career Center, and BASS Welding Lab located at 3471 Beck Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, with an intent to bid form deadline on November 4, 2026, a required vendor site visit on November 10, 2026, and technical questions due November 20, 2026. Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected] or delivered to Jackson County Intermediate School District.
12000 Feet Cabling, 3000 Each Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components
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Summary
Jackson County Intermediate School District on behalf of Hillsdale County Intermediate School District is seeking competitive proposals for an E-Rate project to upgrade an existing legacy copper connection to Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) across a multi-building campus environment.
The project involves design, installation, testing, and acceptance of internal connections including 12000 feet of cabling and 3000 each of antennas, connectors, and related components. Buildings involved include Dean Jennings Educational Center, Hillsdale Area Career Center, and BASS Welding Lab located at 3471 Beck Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, with an intent to bid form deadline on November 4, 2026, a required vendor site visit on November 10, 2026, and technical questions due November 20, 2026. Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected] or delivered to Jackson County Intermediate School District.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- 12000 Feet Cabling
- 3000 Each Antennas
- Connectors
- Related Components
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003020/131442/22849121-Hillsdale%20ISD%20CAT%202%20Campus%20Connectivity%20Upgrade%20RFP.pdf
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Hillsdale, MI
- Reported agency
- Hillsdale County ISD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hillsdale Isd?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brad Hess.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hillsdale Isd in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Brad Hess at (517) 990-8076. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 12000 Feet Cabling, 3000 Each Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Hillsdale Isd?
All active and historical solicitations from Hillsdale Isd are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Hillsdale Isd regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003020/131442/22849121-Hillsdale%20ISD%20CAT%202%20Campus%20Connectivity%20Upgrade%20RFP.pdf. Review the full document from Hillsdale Isd for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hillsdale, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.